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Our environment includes hazards that may affect our health. Smoke, chemicals, toxic minerals, viruses and other materials can impact on the quality of our air, food and water supply.
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Topic: Air borne risks
Asbestos and your health
When asbestos fibres become airborne, people working with asbestos may inhale particles which remain in their lungs.
Asbestos in the home
Asbestos fibres breathed into the lungs can cause a range of health problems including lung cancer and mesothelioma.
Air pollution
Around 75 per cent of Melbourne’s air pollution is caused by vehicle emissions.
Bushfire aftermath - safety tips
Houses, sheds and other buildings or structures burnt in a bushfire can leave potential health hazards
Bushfire season - prepare your mind
Being prepared for a bushfire helps you cope better in an emergency.
Bushfire smoke
Bushfire smoke can reduce air quality in rural and urban areas, and may affect people's health.
Bushfires and water tanks
Debris, smoke, ash and dead animals from a bushfire can contaminate water tanks.
Cancer and asbestos
Long-term exposure to asbestos is a cause of lung cancer and other serious illnesses.
Smog
Prolonged exposure to smog affects the lungs and reduces lung functioning.
Wood fires and breathing problems
The smoke from wood fires can affect air quality and may affect people's health.
