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Families reassured as asbestos sand scare widens
18 Nov 2025 00:22 GMT
… risk to health”, though the chance of children inhaling airborne asbestos … terrible consequences, the Asbestos and Dust Diseases … the Sydney asbestos crisis, when asbestos-contaminated mulch … for more information.
Asbestos removal contractors worked over …
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'Don't panic': Asbestos expert says coloured sand poses 'very low risk'
18 Nov 2025 00:21 GMT
… the risk of exposure is low.
What kind of asbestos are … hazardous types like blue asbestos.
Asbestos fibres seen under an … quot;
What risk does the coloured sand pose?
Asbestos has not …
Dr Musgrave said the risk for asbestos-induced disease is related …
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I’m suffocating as deadly disease I got from fitting kitchen worktops ravages my body – ‘new asbestos’ will kill more
17 Nov 2025 22:09 GMT
… the lungs.
Dubbed the ‘next asbestos’ – it’s these tiny particles … to clothing, raising the risk of family members inhaling silica … following industries are particularly at risk:
Stone masonry and stone cutting … still likely to be at risk while the health and …
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Asbestos symptoms could take 20-50 years to show, says top doctor
17 Nov 2025 21:53 GMT
… despite there being a low risk of exposure to the toxic … your local council, said Wood.
Asbestos levels are currently being tested … be “very trace amounts”.
The risk is also low because exposure … Herald NOW Kiwis affected by asbestos exposure will not be able …
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Asbestos scare: Recall closes Bay of Plenty schools after contaminated play sand found
17 Nov 2025 21:49 GMT
“While we expect the risk to be low, we … commercial cleaners who specialise in asbestos-related cleaning would be brought … education sector said reports of asbestos-contaminated products in our … the Government on the health risks and what specific support …
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Kindergartens close for asbestos testing
17 Nov 2025 16:56 GMT
… in Australia has confirmed asbestos contamination in products produced … in occupational medicine, said asbestos occurred naturally in sand, … New Zealand.
"The risks are absolutely minimal, but you … are going to perceive this risk," he said.
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Urgent asbestos warning issued after fire in Lanarkshire building
17 Nov 2025 14:51 GMT
… of 'extremely dangerous' asbestos in a derelict building that … area due to the hazardous asbestos inside it. A spokesperson for … is unstable and contains hazardous asbestos. "DO NOT approach or … , and there’s a serious risk of injury. "We…
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Schools in Australia have closed over asbestos in play sand fears – here’s what you need to know
17 Nov 2025 14:07 GMT
… because they could contain asbestos.Last week, the Australian … laboratory testing had detected asbestos in some samples. This … the evolving situation. The Asbestos and Silica Safety and … any potential risk.
What is the risk to children?
Asbestos, which has …
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About 70 Schools In Australia To Close On Monday Over Asbestos Risk In Play Sand, Probe On
16 Nov 2025 21:31 GMT
… Capital Territory will shut over asbestos risk, with Yvette Berry overseeing … , after a warning over asbestos risks in children's … sand was recalled due to asbestos risk, the government said.
The … after a warning over asbestos risks in children’s sand sold …
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More schools close, others reopen amid asbestos scare
17 Nov 2025 09:35 GMT
"While expert advice indicates the risk to our students and staff is very low, we are taking every precaution to ensure our school environments remain safe," Catholic Education Tasmania executive director Gerard Gaskin said in a statement.