Asbestos fibres in water 2025 factsheet

The aim of this project was to evaluate the levels of asbestos fibres in drinking water supplied through AC pipes, while concurrently gathering data and information on factors that may influence the levels of asbestos fibres in water. Asbestos fibres were not detected in any of the water samples.

About the SNSP 2024–30

The inaugural SNSP represents the commitment of the Commonwealth, state and territory governments to address and ultimately eliminate silica-related disease in Australia.

Stonemasonry

Stonemasons working with natural stone and other crystalline silica-containing materials must control the risk of exposure to crystalline silica dust. Below are resources which provide guidance on reducing silica dust exposure in the stonemasonry industry.

Tunnelling, mining and quarrying

Workers in the tunnelling, mining and quarrying industries are at risk of exposure to high levels of silica dust. Below are resources which provide guidance on reducing silica dust exposure in these industries.

ASSEA APS Census Action Plan 2024-25

The APS Employee Census is an annual survey which is used to collect confidential attitude and opinion information from APS employees on issues in the workplace. It is an opportunity for APS employees to share their experiences of working in the APS. ASSEA gains insights from the findings and is committed to taking action to improve our working environment.

ASEA APS Employee Census - Highlights report - 2024

The APS Employee Census is an annual survey which is used to collect confidential attitude and opinion information from APS employees on issues in the workplace. It is an opportunity for APS employees to share their experiences of working in the APS. ASSEA gains insights from the findings and is committed to taking action to improve our working environment.

National Asbestos Awareness Week

There is an ongoing need for vigilance to prevent exposure to asbestos fibres and the need for safe, proactive removal. National Asbestos Awareness Week is an opportunity to continue this conversation with the public.

Previous campaigns

Since 2020 ASSEA has been running awareness campaigns to raise awareness of asbestos, asbestos safety and asbestos related diseases throughout Australia.