Don’t Risk It: 5 Reasons Home DIYers Should Consider Asbestos Training

It’s an unfortunate fact that many Sydney home renovators forget about asbestos. After all, it doesn’t make the headlines like it did before its banning in 2003, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t still lurk in your walls, floors and ceilings. This is because any home that was built before the late-1980s likely contains this deadly mineral that home renovating can easily irritate.

Unfortunately, once this mineral is irritated it has the ability to permeate through the air and enter our lungs, potentially causing a range of serious health problems like asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma.

With this in mind, home renovators undertaking any work on a home built before the late-1980s should be fully asbestos aware and undergo the proper training to ensure this.

Here are five reasons why the most comprehensive asbestos awareness training Sydney has will be of great benefit to you and your health:

1. You will be able to spot any risks

You are undertaking some awesome renovations and this is an exciting time for you as a homeowner. Unfortunately, your home’s current materials may contain this nasty and toxic substance. It can be found in various home materials, including:

• Wall insulation
• Floor tiles
• Ceiling tiles
• Roofing
• Siding
• Textured paints

And more. You will gain a much better understanding of where the mineral can be found in your home and this will help you to avoid going to work on any danger areas before professionals can properly remove it.

2. It can prevent you from unwanted exposure

Knowing where the mineral will likely be located within your home can save you from agitating it during the renovation process. Because, the last thing you want when undertaking an exciting process like renovations is to agitate the mineral and have it floating around your work area – seriously.

Sure, this nasty mineral might not receive the same attention as it did years ago, but it is still found within thousands of Aussie homes. Therefore, it’s best to know where it can be located to avoid a potential exposure during the renovation process.

3. It will provide you with greater peace of mind

Sure, you are probably eager to get started on your home renovation, and this likely includes knocking down a wall or two. Unfortunately, if you are aware of the substance and its potential threat to you and your family’s health then you probably aren’t too relaxed about getting started.

Thankfully, undergoing proper awareness training is the best way to ensure that you have the peace of mind that you can locate and have asbestos properly removed before you start work. Otherwise, you might find yourself knocking down walls without the comfort of knowing whether it is or is not located within them.

4. You can ensure it is safely removed

It is really never recommended that home DIYers attempt to remove the mineral themselves. However, having the ability to locate and identify its presence ensures that you can call the experts to have it safely removed. They will obviously be more than happy to come out to your property and remove its presence so that you can safely continue your stunning new renovation!

5. You will protect everyone around you

We get it: renovations are expensive. However, you can’t put a price on the health of you and your loved ones. Therefore, spending a little extra to be fully aware of the substance is one of the best things you can do regarding the health and safety of you and your loved ones as you work towards a beautiful new home aesthetic.