Commencing in February 2019, the Latrobe Valley Asbestos Taskforce has undertaken a wide-ranging review into how asbestos is identified, managed and disposed of across the broader Latrobe Valley region. The Taskforce, which numbers 18 member organisations including...
The Latrobe Valley Asbestos Taskforce has undertaken four surveys since 2019, and this latest report has tracked changes in awareness and attitudes towards asbestos over that time. “It remains very concerning that not all homes are being checked for asbestos prior to...
Measuring change in awareness and attitudes towards asbestos Executive Summary Due to the historical use of asbestos in Latrobe Valley’s power stations and railway industries, many families have been affected by asbestos, and the area is well known for its high rate...
The Latrobe Valley Asbestos Taskforce has produced a report that estimates the total volume of legacy asbestos found in workplaces, shops, hospitality venues, health centres and hospitals, community and government buildings, and light-medium industrial properties...