The following are links that you may find useful in searching for more information. Sites are listed in alphabetical order. Listing of a site does not endorse the site, company, or its products. Links are provided for informational purposes only.

Links are split into 2 categories - Insulation and asbestos.

International Sites

Wikipedia  - Excellent guide with background information on what asbestos is, the different types and how it has been used.  

Government Sites

Ministry of Health -

The following publications are available online for download or order. They provide an excellent starting guide for the homeowner wanting to know more about asbestos.

• "Removing Asbestos from the Home" http://www.healthed.govt.nz/resources/removingasbestosfromthehome.aspx 
• "All About Asbestos" http://www.healthed.govt.nz/resources/allaboutasbestos.aspx 

• They also have a leaflet on the history of asbestos in New Zealand that can be read here or downloaded as a pdf from the same page.

Occupational Safety and Health - 

OSH is a division of the Department of Labour. 

• Asbestos Exposure in NZ 1992 to 2005 including key dates in the history of asbestos in NZ and what is asbestos and how was it used.
• Archive copy of the Guide to the 1983 asbestos regulations.
• Bulletin series -
  • Asbestos cement products (e.g. roofing) http://www.osh.dol.govt.nz/order/catalogue/pdfs/asb003.pdf
  • Vinyl Flooring http://www.osh.dol.govt.nz/order/catalogue/pdfs/asb002.pdf
  • Guide to Asbestos Regulations http://www.osh.dol.govt.nz/order/catalogue/pdfs/asb001.pdf
• Department of Labour (OSH) - Asbestos Exposure Register (Note: When it asks for login just push cancel)
• "Guidelines for the Management  and removal of Asbestos" http://www.osh.govt.nz/order/catalogue/26.shtml read online or download a pdf.  

The following links will download PDF files from the relevant website. You will need a PDF viewer.

• Department of Labour (OSH) - What is notifiable work (includes downloadable notification form)
• Customs Asbestos Restrictions
• Department of Labour (OSH) - PDF file of The Guidelines for the Management and Removal of Asbestos