A major new public awareness campaign on the dangers of asbestos is needed, say Australian unions.The continuing threat to public health posed by asbestos means there also must be a redoubled effort to safely manage and remove it from workplaces, homes and community buildings, says the ACTU. The ACTU has welcomed the recent announcement by the Federal Government of a national Asbestos Management Review to examine asbestos handling, removal, education, reporting and public health issues. The new Asbestos Management Review, headed by former ACTU Assistant Secretary Geoff Fary, was an important and welcome development, and consistent with calls by unions and advocacy groups for a national approach.
See ACTU media at - http://www.actu.org.au/Media/Mediareleases/Unionscallfornewnationalpublicawarenesscampaignondangersofasbestos.aspx
