The reality is that large quantities of asbestos-containing materials or ACMS were used in the South Africa in the construction of buildings until as recently as 1999, when the then Labour government banned the use of these materials across the country. Indeed, some figures reveal [...]
Asbestos surveys are a legal requirement in many circumstances. This means working or occupying a building without one could be breaking the law. When do you need one, and when don't you need one? You can find out when [...]
"Moving towards an asbestos risk-free work environment and society" The new Asbestos Abatement Regulations 2020 replaces the Asbestos Regulations, 2001 and was done in partnership with National Institute for Occupational Health (NIOH). The DEL Minister published the Asbestos Abatement Regulations [...]
Asbestos Surveys An inside look at Asbestos Asbestos is a highly heat-resistant fibrous silicate mineral that can be woven into fabrics, and is used in brake linings and in fire-resistant and insulating materials. It has six sub-classifications: chrysotile, crocidolite, amosite, [...]
