Researchers are looking for people who have worked or are currently working in asbestos removal to be part of an asbestos removalist register.

The project being conducted in Western Australia and Victoria will be used to track the health of removalists to find out more about how to ensure the safety of workers.

Asbestos removalists have among the highest risk for asbestos exposure and related health issues, but very little is done to understand and track to health of these workers.

The new initiative, funded and supported by the Cancer Council of Western Australia, hopes to change the fate of generations who have and will be affected by the toxic substances.

More information is available from Nita Sodhi Berry (08) 6488 1312 (Mondays to Wednesdays), Dr. Peter Franklin (08) 6488 7091 (Mondays to Tuesdays) or Ms. Deborah Olow (08) 6488 1286 (Wednesdays to Fridays).