August 27, 2021
Kingaroy residents worried by all the men dressed in blue suits in Fisher Street on Friday afternoon can relax.
No, it’s not a drug raid … and they’re not men from Mars.
South Burnett Regional Council was called in to check an asbestos removal operation from a private building which may not have gone totally to plan.
Council staff erected fences to keep the public away as staff ensured the area was safe.
Glue was sprayed to make sure no particles could become airborne.
A Council spokesperson urged residents to always comply with regulations in regards to handling asbestos.
Queensland Health and Work Safe encourage home owners to employ the services of a licensed asbestos removal company.
Houses built before the mid-1980s more than likely will contain asbestos materials.
Houses built between the mid-1980s and 1990 are also likely to contain asbestos.
If left untouched, asbestos poses no immediate danger.
However, asbestos products that are mishandled, broken or disturbed through activities such as pressure cleaning, cutting or sanding can release hazardous fibres.
- External link: SBRC Asbestos information
