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… growing concerns over possible asbestos contamination in decorative sand … asbestos exposure, along with a substantial burden of ill health. … All forms of asbestos are known … demolition of buildings containing asbestos remain at risk, even …

… hazardous than blue asbestos, the infamous asbestos at Wittenoom, all … like talc or vermiculite. Asbestos typically causes lung issues … to fibres are associated with health risks. Light, short- … "Importantly, respiratory asbestos has not been detected in …

… the wake of potential asbestos contamination in coloured-sand … , laboratory testing detected tremolite asbestos, a naturally occurring but … that may also contain asbestos. Education Directorate COO David … they have them. “The health, safety and wellbeing of …

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… product recall. “The chief health officer has been working … assured families that chief health officer Andrew Robertson was … “Obviously, I think all health officers around Australia and the … to contain traces of chrysotile asbestos. Credit: SuppliedMs Winton …

… schools down. “The Chief Health Officer has been working with … Friday after traces of asbestos were detected in decorative … had detected a naturally occurring asbestos following lab testing. The … these closures. The chief health officer has advised us that …

… recommend they contact Healthline with any health concerns they may … tested positive for tremolite asbestos. An earlier recall related … urged anyone concerned to contact Healthline for advice. “We … the Government on the health risks and what specific …

… types of naturally occurring asbestos in the products, prompting … by the Faculty of Asbestos Management of Australia and … were the products recalled? Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral … negative for airborne asbestos, she said. Health officials did not …

… of Education over possible asbestos contamination from recalled … dangerous is tremolite asbestos? Inhalation of asbestos fibres is associated … notice. "Asbestos is a serious health hazard and … closed classrooms so licensed asbestos specialists can assess …