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Films

View or download films about a range of asbestos related topics and issues.

Films

Know your asbestos: identification and safe removal for small projects

Held during Asbestos Awareness Week 2024, this webinar is tailored specifically for tradespeople, homeowners and home renovators. It covers the essential information needed to safely remove and dispose of up to 10m² of non-friable asbestos. From identifying asbestos-containing materials in the home, to learning about best practices for safe transport and disposal, this webinar delves into real-world case studies that highlight what happens when the law isn’t followed—including fines for illegal asbestos removal and the dangers of using high-pressure water blasting.

Asbestos safety session 2022

This safety session was held on Tuesday 22 November 2022 and covered topics relevant to both businesses and the community.

Locating asbestos in a 1980s home

Find out where asbestos containing materials were used in homes built in the 1980s.

Locating asbestos in a 1970s home

Find out where asbestos containing materials were used in homes built in the 1970s.

Locating asbestos in a 1960s home

Find out where asbestos containing materials were used in homes built in the 1960s.

Locating asbestos in a 1950s home

Find out where asbestos containing materials were used in homes built in the 1950s.

Asbestos safety session 2021

The asbestos safety session was held on Wednesday 24 November 2021.

Asbestos safety session 2020

The asbestos safety session was presented live and recorded during Asbestos Awareness Week 2020. The session was presented to raise awareness about the hidden dangers of asbestos.

Cleaning asbestos roofs

Cleaning an asbestos roof can be dangerous if not done properly. This short film will show you how to avoid damaging or disturbing asbestos on your roof to keep you and your neighbourhood safe from deadly asbestos fibres.

Identifying low density asbestos fibre board hazards and risks

This film provides information on the manufacture and use of low density asbestos fibre board (LDB), including how to identify LDB, common locations where LDB can be found and associated risks of exposure with LDB.

Shadow vacuuming with a H-Class vacuum cleaner

This film provides an overview of shadow vacuuming with a H-Class vacuum cleaner when carrying out asbestos removal and asbestos related work.

Use and maintenance of a H-Class vacuum cleaner

This film provides an overview of the use and maintenance of a H-Class vacuum cleaner when carrying out asbestos removal and asbestos related work.

Working safely with asbestos for the home renovator

When renovating or repairing homes, you need to minimise the chance of exposing anyone to asbestos fibres that may result from your work. This film shows some safe work methods you can use to ensure you, your family and neighbours remain safe when working with building materials that could contain asbestos.

How to properly wear personal protective equipment for airborne contaminants

This film shows you how to correctly and safely put on, wear and remove personal protective equipment. It also shows how to safely dispose of it.

Personal protective equipment

An extract from Asbestos Awareness - an informative guide to asbestos produced by Parsons Brinckerhoff.

A range of personal protective equipment (PPE) should be worn to protect people from exposure to airborne asbestos fibres. This film provides information about what type PPE is required and how to use the PPE.

Dear Dad - An asbestos awareness film

Asbestos Awareness Ambassador Trevor Gillmeister shares a heartfelt letter to his dad Ron, who lost his battle with mesothelioma (an asbestos-related disease) in 2009. He now continues his dad’s fight to warn others about the dangers of asbestos… 'as tough as you think you are, asbestos is always tougher'.

Losing breath – The Adam Sager story

Julie and Don Sager’s son, Adam was unknowingly exposed to asbestos dust when he was 18 months old.

At 24, a fit and seemingly healthy Adam was training for the martial arts world championships, when he first developed symptoms of the asbestos disease, mesothelioma. He died just 10 months later at 25 years old.

Clear and present danger: Asbestos exposed

The film shows common places where asbestos can be found in a typical Queensland home built before 1990, when asbestos was commonly used as a construction material. There are a host of safety tips to consider during renovation to prevent exposing yourself or others to asbestos fibres.

Home renovators and tradies alike are urged to play it safe with asbestos materials and to be aware of the risks of exposing themselves and others to asbestos fibres during renovation projects. Don't be a cowboy when it comes to home renovating.

Uses and applications of asbestos - an extract from a film by Parsons Brinckerhoff

An extract from Asbestos Awareness - an informative guide to asbestos produced by Parsons Brinckerhoff.

Asbestos was used in building materials up until 1990, and in some items of plant and equipment up until 2003. However, if you are not sure whether a material contains asbestos, presume that it does.

This film gives general information about where asbestos containing materials are commonly found in domestic and commercial buildings.

Asbestos health issues - an extract from a film by Parsons Brinckerhoff

An extract from Asbestos Awareness - an informative guide to asbestos produced by Parsons Brinckerhoff .

This film discusses the type of asbestos exposure required to cause asbestos related disease, in particular - asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma.

Safe work procedure - storm and wind damage cleanup

It is essential to protect yourself and others when removing debris, particularly when asbestos is concerned. The following procedure will help you to safely cleanup after a storm.

Drilling into asbestos walls and ceilings

An extract from Asbestos Awareness - an informative guide to asbestos produced by Parsons Brinckerhoff.

This film extract provides information about drilling into non-friable (bonded) asbestos walls and ceilings. Always consider the removal of the asbestos containing material as the preferred control option before drilling into an asbestos wall or ceiling.

Find out how to prepare before drilling and how to safely perform the task.

Asbestos - Removing switchboard panels

Asbestos was commonly used in electrical switchboards of domestic houses and commercial buildings constructed prior to 1990. View the safe work procedure film for Removing a small package electrical switchboard.

Decontamination procedure, personal decontamination and cleanup procedures

An extract from Asbestos Awareness - an informative guide to asbestos produced by Parsons Brinckerhoff.

It is important to clean up the work area after an asbestos job has been completed. This film covers how to decontaminate the work area and tools, personal decontamination and asbestos waste.

Asbestos awareness

Asbestos Awareness Ambassador, Trevor Gillmeister, and safety advocates, Julie and Don Sager have teamed up in this short film to remind us why it is important to plan for any work carried out around materials that may contain asbestos.

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  • Home
  • General information
    • What is asbestos?
    • How was asbestos used?
    • Are there health effects?
    • The risks of exposure
    • Health monitoring
    • Legislation and codes of practice
    • Low density asbestos fibre board
      • Low density board photo gallery
    • Asbestos contaminated dust or debris
    • Fires
    • Cleaning up after floods and storms
    • Importation prohibited
    • Government and agency roles
    • Asbestos in government assets
  • Know where asbestos is
    • Common locations of asbestos in domestic and commercial buildings
    • Naturally occurring asbestos
    • Asbestos products gallery
    • Vehicles and plant
    • Electrical switchboards and meters
    • Marblesheen pool coatings containing asbestos
    • Testing for asbestos
    • Asbestos registers for workplaces
    • Asbestos management plans
  • Removing or disturbing asbestos
    • Prohibited activities
    • Wearing protective equipment
    • Safe work procedures
    • Asbestos removal work
    • Asbestos-related work
      • Induction and safety training for unlicensed work
    • Homeowner's certificate to remove asbestos
    • Air monitoring
    • Clearance inspections
    • Transport and disposal of asbestos waste
      • Important disposal information and illegal dumping
      • Requirements for transporting asbestos
      • Asbestos disposal information
  • Practical guidance
    • Asbestos workers and removalists
    • Trades and contractors
    • Licensed Asbestos Assessors
    • Homeowners and home renovators
      • Tips when home renovating
        • Homeowners: Look, check and prepare
      • Tips when hiring a contractor
    • Commercial building owners (of workplaces)
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      • Is my body corporate a PCBU
      • Asbestos in body corporate common areas
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      • Add a warning sticker to your home
    • Volunteers
      • Is my volunteer association a PCBU?
      • Businesses and volunteers
    • Local government environmental health officers
      • Frequently asked questions from local government authorised persons
  • Resources
    • Asbestos alerts
    • Asbestos news
    • Codes of practice
    • Guidance
    • Films
      • Asbestos safety session 2021
      • Asbestos safety session 2020
      • Cleaning Asbestos Roofs
      • Shadow vacuuming with a H-Class vacuum cleaner
      • Use and maintenance of a H-Class vacuum cleaner
      • Identifying low density asbestos fibre board hazards and risks
      • Working safely with asbestos for the home renovator
      • How to properly wear personal protective equipment for airborne contaminants
      • Personal protective equipment
      • Dear Dad - An asbestos awareness film
      • Clear and present danger: Asbestos exposed
      • Uses and applications of asbestos - an extract from a film by Parsons Brinckerhoff
      • Asbestos health issues - an extract from a film by Parsons Brinckerhoff
      • Safe work procedure - storm and wind damage cleanup
      • Drilling into asbestos walls and ceilings
      • Asbestos - Removing switchboard panels
      • Decontamination procedure, personal decontamination and cleanup procedures
      • Asbestos awareness
    • Safe work procedures
      • Preparation before commencing the task
      • Preparing and painting corrugated asbestos cement roof and fences
      • Drilling into non-friable asbestos using a thickened substance to control airborne fibres and dust
      • Drilling into non-friable ACM using an H rated industrial HEPA filter vacuum to control airborne fibres and dust
      • Removing a small package electrical switchboard
      • Cleanup and disposal
      • Safe cleanup of storm damaged materials that may contain asbestos
    • Frequently asked questions for homeowners and the general public
    • Podcasts
    • Strategies
    • Working Safely with Asbestos Guide
    • Asbestos Awareness Week 2024
    • Asbestos management compliance campaign
    • Induction and safety training for unlicensed work
  • Sanctions
    • Asbestos on-the-spot fines
    • Sanctions against asbestos licence holders
    • Prosecutions