Previous find of the month - 6/2012


Previous find of the month

June 2012

Asbestos Branch Publicity - 1988/89

In October 1988 the ACT Administration created the Asbestos Branch to establish the extent of loose asbestos insulation in Canberra homes.  This insulation was pumped into the roof cavities of over 1000 homes in the ACT as well as many other homes in the surrounding region in the late 1960s by a private contractor.

ACT Administration Asbestos Branch Brochure Page 1

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ACT Administration Asbestos Branch Brochure Page 2

Download the brochure ACT Administration : Asbestos Branch here: (PDF Icon PDF 506Kb)

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As awareness increased on the long term health issues surrounding asbestos, the Asbestos Branch undertook the major health initiative of identifying and organising the removal of the loose asbestos insulation.  This task was completed in 1993.

Asbestos Insulation in ACT Homes Cover

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Asbestos Insulation in ACT Homes Page 3

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Asbestos Insulation in ACT Homes Page 4

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Asbestos Insulation in ACT Homes Page 5

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Asbestos Insulation in ACT Homes Page 6

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Asbestos Insulation in ACT Homes Page 7

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Asbestos Insulation in ACT Homes Page 8

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Asbestos Insulation in ACT Homes Page 9

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Asbestos Insulation in ACT Homes Page 10

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Asbestos Insulation in ACT Homes Page 11

Download the brochure Asbestos Insulation in ACT Homes here: (PDF Icon PDF 2.09Mb)

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A 17 minute public information video was also produced by Transport & Works ACT.  This can be viewed by appointment at the ArchivesACT Reading Room.

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