According to the Australian Government’s Department of Health & Ageing, there is no safe level of exposure to asbestos fibres; however, the risk of developing an asbestos-related disease increases with the number of fibres a person is exposed to and breathes in during their life. The risk can vary depending on the level and duration of exposure, length of time since the first exposure, and the fibre type. At the end of the day though, there is still no definitive answer as to who will develop an asbestos-related disease. Really, the only way to ensure you are safe is to avoid exposure altogether.
