New Zealand schools that dealt with the play sand asbestos scare last year are facing fresh questions, after new reporting found that safety assurances given to parents and schools in New Zealand and Australia were largely based on suppliers’ own assessments rather than independent verification. The saga began in November last year, when routine testing […]
Asbestos remains New Zealand’s deadliest work-related killer, with around 220 people dying each year from preventable asbestos-related disease He says lung diseases caused by asbestos, such as lung cancer, mesothelioma and asbestosis, continue to take a dreadful toll that robs many of their health and time with their whānau. “What we’re seeing today is the […]
Councils and waste operators face rising volumes of contaminated material from demolition, renovation, and infrastructure upgrades. Much of the concern stems from ageing building stock, where asbestos-containing products installed decades ago are now being disturbed during redevelopment, placing additional strain on disposal systems that still rely heavily on long-term burial. Health and safety authorities continue […]
WorkSafe New Zealand is reminding property owners and contractors that inspector notices are legally enforceable after a Palmerston North property owner was convicted for repeatedly ignoring asbestos-related stop-work orders. The warning follows the sentencing of Sanal Lonappan, who continued refurbishment work on a building confirmed to contain asbestos despite a prohibition notice requiring work to […]
WorkSafe New Zealand has released a refreshed suite of guidance aimed at improving how businesses and workers manage and work with asbestos, in a move designed to reduce confusion and strengthen safety standards across the sector. The updated resources have been developed in close collaboration with industry experts and are tailored to specific roles, […]
Asbestos remains one of the most tightly controlled risks in New Zealand’s construction sector, and for good reason. Once widely used for its durability and fire resistance, it is now known to cause serious long-term health conditions, including mesothelioma, asbestosis and lung cancer. For today’s building professionals, managing asbestos is not just a compliance […]
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