Home renovations trend raising risk of toxic asbestos exposure

Home renovations trend raising risk of toxic asbestos exposure

A new WorkSafeBC campaign is asking homeowners to use caution when renovating older homes as it could disturb asbestos, which can be found in a wide range of old products including drywall mud. While television, internet tutorials and a robust do-it-yourself culture make home renovation more appealing than ever, a new WorkSafeBC campaign is telling homeowners to hit pause before proceeding.