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Top 10 High-Risk Silica Dust Tasks in Home Building & Renovation
Discover 10 common home building and renovation tasks that can create dangerous silica dust, from cutting concrete and drilling masonry to tile removal and demolition. Learn where the risks occur and practical ways to reduce exposure.

Stephanie Boyce
Aug 207 min read


stephanierboyce
Jun 140 min read


Asbestos Awareness Certificate
Completing an asbestos awareness course is a legal requirement for anyone who may encounter asbestos at work — but what does the certificate actually cover, how long is it valid, and is an online certificate recognised in Australia? Here is everything you need to know before you enrol

Stephanie Boyce
Jun 130 min read


Asbestos in Australian homes: where owner-builders and renovators are most likely to find it
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

Stephanie Boyce
Jun 90 min read
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