The Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency partnered with Newgate Research in 2020 to explore the nexus between COVID-19 "stay at home" instructions, home renovations and DIY activities and the potential for asbestos exposure in the home.
Evidence suggests that during the COVID-19 pandemic there has been a boom in DIY home improvements giving rise to concerns of increased asbestos exposure risk. If these risks are not properly addressed, increased DIY activity in Australia during this time could be sowing the seeds for a future health crisis.
