Australian researchers have been monitoring the incidence of asbestos-related disease amongst workers. They have also been examining workers’ attitudes to asbestos risks; their awareness of, and compliance with, recommended protocols for handling asbestos. Some of their studies are included in the following links.

Asbestos Exposure and Compliance Study of Construction and Maintenance Workers :  Safe Work Australia, February 2010
This study commissioned by SafeWork Australia examined the levels of awareness amongst construction and maintenance workers of the risk from asbestos. It looked at their attitudes towards risk and their awareness of the occupational safety and health requirements to ensure safe handling.
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Asbestos Exposure and Compliance Study of Construction and Maintenance Workers Follow-up Report : Safe Work Australia, July 2010
A follow-up report issued by SafeWork Australia in July 2010 contained information about the levels of knowledge and compliance amongst workers in specific occupations, for example carpenters and electricians.
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