Is asbestos training an extra box to tick, or a lifesaver for your project? If you are an owner-builder renovating a pre-1990 home, managing site safety falls on you. While it may not be a rigid legal requirement for minor tasks, knowing how to spot hidden hazards before you drill, cut, or demolish is vital. Use our quick decision tree to see if asbestos awareness training is the right move to protect your health and your home before you start.

Before you pick up a hammer or start demolishing that old bathroom, do you know what’s hiding behind the tiles? If your home was built or renovated before 1990, there is a high chance asbestos is present. Far from just being in old fibro walls, this silent hazard routinely hides under vinyl floors, behind kitchen splashbacks, and inside ceiling cavities. Discover the highest-risk DIY renovation jobs and the essential safety steps you must take to protect your family before s

Renovating a pre-1990 Australian home? Discover the hidden danger zones where asbestos hides—from bathrooms to backyard sheds—before you start demolishing.

An owner builder wearing a P2 safety respirator mask while renovating an Australian home.