Author: adfa

Asbestos locations inside a home.

Think twice about asbestos.

I would like to share with you this short video of Lindsay Wall, who died from mesothelioma in November 2019.  Lindsay contracted mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos while working as a fitter and turner in his youth.

We are grateful to Lindsay, who despite his suffering, wanted to leave behind this important message for other young tradies to try to prevent others from going through the same fate.  Occupational diseases and work-related deaths are preventable by following safe practices, yet so many have lost their lives.

Around 4000 Australians die every year of an asbestos-related diseases – that’s double the road toll.

On 28 April each year, countries around the world pause to remember loved ones who have lost their lives due to a workplace incident or occupational disease.

This year we will be commemorating the International Day of Mourning online. This decision has been made in line with the ban on public gatherings and public health advice for the coronavirus (COVID-19).

The International Day of Mourning is important to those who have lost loved ones to work-related incidents or illness. Together we remember and commemorate their lives and share their memories.

We invite you to join our online service at 11.55am (for a 12pm start) on Tuesday, 28 April 2020 via the International Day of Mourning website, which can be accessed at: idm2020.com.au.