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NameAC Sheet formwork for asbestos slab
CaptionAsbestos cement sheet used as formwork for the concrete hearth in front of the lounge room fireplace.
LocationDomestic home
SourceMairin OHS&E
Image Id380

ACM in Concrete Slabs

Product description

Concrete slabs can contain various forms of Asbestos:


  1. Asbestos Cement Sheets used as formwork (board used to mould/barrier building products, often concrete). It is often easier to see from under the house. Common areas to find this are below fireplaces or heaters, behind concrete slabs and steps leading to and around the house.
  2. Dry powdered asbestos was combined with the cement mixture to reduce cracking
  3. Broken off cuts and pieces of AC Sheeting were used as filler
Product type Flooring, Foundations and Driveways
Sub-Product type
Trading name(s)
Other name(s)
Build element Construction
Product identification
Known uses Concrete driveways, floor bases, fireplace bases and foundation work
Asbestos fibre type Chrysotile (white asbestos)
Friable or Non-Friable Non-Friable
Known Supplier(s)
Known place of manufacture
Date / period of manufacture
Building construction period 1941-1950,1951-1960,1961-1970,1970-1980,1981-1990
Location Domestic home
  • Bathroom
  • Bedroom
  • Dining room
  • Dog kennels
  • Fencing
  • Fireplace
  • Flooring & covering
  • Outhouse
  • Plumbing
  • Other
Agricultural
    Commercial
    • Flooring
    • Other
    Industrial
    • Flooring
    • Other
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