Asbestos is present in many buildings and structures in Victoria and, when disturbed, can create airborne dust fibres. Asbestos dust inhaled by people can lead to serious diseases, such as mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis. This document describes:
common products containing asbestos in buildings
when asbestos becomes a health risk during renovations, maintenance work or asbestos removal
who is responsible for identifying and registering asbestos in a workplace
when to remove asbestos and how it should be disposed
