Safework SA and the Environmental Protection Authority have conducted an audit regarding asbestos in South Australia. Their findings resulted in 74 complaint notices being issued to 11 licensed asbestos removers.
It has been revealed by Bryan Russell, Safework SA executive director, that this audit was merely the first stage of a statewide plan to audit over 70 licensed asbestos removers in South Australia.
Russell claims that the long term goal is to remove asbestos entirely from all workplaces. He acknowledges this will take time and commitment, however Safework SA is working steadily towards ensuring the ‘safest possible processes are in place to manage asbestos in its current form’.
Russell further stresses that asbestos removers should not become complacent in their field of work. Since asbestos is such a dangerous material that can lead to mesothelioma or asbestosis, it is imperative that asbestos removers and those associated with the asbestos industry maintain extreme caution at all times.
Fortunately, most companies have been co-operative regarding these audits, and are willing to improve their methods in order to ensure the well-being of their staff and of the public.
In South Australia, mesothelioma compensation in South Australia and asbestosis compensation in South Australia is often available to those who unfortunately do contract asbestos related conditions.
Asbestos related conditions in South Australia have impacted the lives of many persons. The South Australian government enacted legislation to assist those suffering asbestos conditions in South Australia make compensation claim for asbestosis in South Australia and compensation claim for mesothelioma in South Australia somewhat easier.
