Residents of Bundaberg in Queensland are being encouraged to seek the correct advice before starting to repair their flood damaged properties. Staff from the Building Services Authority (BSA) have travelled to Bundaberg to provide information on repairs and rebuilding to those residents who have been affected by the floods.
While residents are extremely eager to get started on their repairs and rebuilds, they should head to Bundaberg recovery centres to speak with BSA staff about the proper procedures. BSA staff will be providing advice on everything including the safe removal of asbestos. Asbestos is a major health concern for residents as there is a high chance that asbestos may be present in home built before 1985.
The safe removal of asbestos is extremely important as even minimal exposure to asbestos can lead to an individual contracting an asbestos related disease such as mesothelioma.
In the past, Australia was a heavy user of asbestos and because of this Australia has one of the highest rates of asbestos disease in the world. To help those suffering many Australian states including Queensland have legislation in place to assist them in pursuing an asbestos compensation claim in Queensland. These claims include both mesothelioma compensation in Queensland and asbestosis compensation.
