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So the development going on out the back of mine used to be an old tip. Way back for decades people would just throw anything in.
Just got a visit from an abstestos removal company saying there's a significant amount in there and that they'll be removing it.
The outfit developing it has already upended the soil (a significant amount) and the people who were doing it didn't have any gear on.
If I were the people doing that excavation and sifting (so a lot of dust) I'd be proper pissed off.
Had they asked locals if they thought there would be a risk of contamination, everyone would've said yes.
Instead these days there's no community consultation with these developments, always shrouded in secrecy, environmental reports not being released etc.
Fuck those developers. And the council. At least do some due diligence and let the workers there know exactly what they're pulling up for their own safety.
And to top it off they're trying to sell the ~500sqm blocks for $1m+. If I were in the market for one I'd be soil testing the shit out of that dirt.
thank you for listening to my rant.
I reckon you should get onto worksafe. That is absolutely not on. I've been on a worksite that had the tiniest bit of asbestos mixed in with the soil in some areas (and it was all wetted down and not friable) but there was a full blown asbestos inspector on site and they were very strict about PPE. Had to throw out your coveralls even if you just wanted to pee
ooh just reading up on the worksafe removal guidelines jeez it's serious stuff.
From the way the dude was speaking I'm guessing it's dust (ACD) (eek).
And the really nasty bit is you won’t know if you’ve been got by the stuff until muuuuuch later
Can I suggest you keep your doors and windows closed. Hose down your driveway and paths. Wipe everything in your house down with wipes. Switch on air filters in your house, if possible have the air current draw away from where you spend most time. Even your vacuum cleaner can help as it has filters.