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Advice for staying safe during cyclone clean up

Residents of cyclone affected areas in Far North Queensland are being warned to take precautions to prevent exposure to asbestos fibres as they clean up their homes and workplaces.

Specialists from Workplace Health and Safety Queensland are working side by side with the council and other government departments to ensure residents' safety during the clean up.

Fact sheets

How to handle asbestos safely following Cyclone Larry (PDF, 123KB)

Media Statements

4 April 2006 Free protective gear for the safe handling of asbestos available

23 March 2006 Advice for staying safe during cyclone clean up

Last updated July 13, 2009

More information

For disposal of asbestos debris contact:

Atherton Shire Council (07) 4091 0700
Cairns City Council (07) 4044 3044
Cardwell Shire Council (07) 4043 9100
Eacham Shire Council (07) 4096 5311
Herberton Shire Council (07) 4096 2244
Johnstone Shire Council (07) 4030 2265

For advice on asbestos removal contact Department of Justice and Attorney-General:

Townsville (07) 4760 7926
Cairns (07) 4048 1436