Queensland laws prohibit the use of certain tools and work methods when working with asbestos-containing materials (ACM) as they can generate dangerous airborne asbestos fibres. Source: Official Queensland Government https://www.asbestos.qld.gov.au/
There are activities you must never do when working with or removing asbestos-containing materials:
All of these activities are very dangerous because they can release large numbers of asbestos fibres into the air.
Prohibited use of water blasters
It is illegal to use a high-pressure water blaster on asbestos cement roofs, fences and walls.
Water blasters destroy the surface of asbestos-containing materials spreading asbestos fibres widely and putting your health and your neighbours’ health at risk.
Homeowners can be fined up to $10 000 for using high pressure water blasters on asbestos-containing materials and must pay for the clean-up costs. Businesses may face heavier fines. A summary of fines can be found at https://www.asbestos.qld.gov.au/sanctions
Well maintained asbestos cement cladding and roofs are not a risk to your health unless they are physically disturbed.
Solution:
Jim’s Asbestos Removal can safely remove the Asbestos whether it’s on the property interior or exterior. We usually remove asbestos because people are starting a renovation or extension and we work extensively with demolition companies to remove asbestos before the demolition commences.
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