More details can be seen in the media release from Eric Ripper leader of opposition:
"Workers evacuated following asbestos contamination
Hundreds of workers may have been exposed to deadly asbestos fibres at a Kwinana power station, Labor Leader Eric Ripper said today.
“Demolition work at the Kwinana power station has uncovered old pipes coated with asbestos,” he said.
“Workers were sent home yesterday following testing which found positive readings for asbestos at 18 of the 30 test sites.
“It appears the entire plant may be contaminated with asbestos and workers have been sent home indefinitely.”
Mr Ripper called for immediate and comprehensive testing of the station to establish the likely level of exposure.
These workers are now in limbo. They have no idea as to the level of exposure they may have endured and they are understandably fearful and very concerned about their health, he said".
and as reported in todays West Kwinana Power Station riddled with asbestos.
and as reported on ABC news, where it can be seen by worksafe's comment that nothing has changed with them or is likely to in the near future. How dare we expect worksafe to protect workers?
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How can a site be closed down for asbestos contamination when the whole of Perth is contaminated. I can give numerous examples of asbestos being illegally removed and dozens of examples of asbestos being left on the road and verges. It is literally everywhere. Not to mention the roofs and fences decaying all around us. I have even found it under my block paving when repairing a leaking pipe.
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