If you own, manage, or work on a building constructed before the 1990s, there’s a high chance it could contain asbestos. With strict regulations in place to protect health and safety, understanding your responsibilities isn’t just important — it’s legally required. That’s where a professional asbestos consultant becomes essential.
An asbestos consultant provides expert guidance and hands-on support to ensure your property is safe, compliant, and efficiently managed. Here’s why engaging an asbestos consultant is not only wise but necessary.
1. Accurate Asbestos Inspections & Audits
A qualified asbestos consultant can conduct thorough asbestos inspections and audits to identify suspected asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in your property. This is especially critical before any renovations, maintenance, or demolition work. These inspections are detailed, compliant with national codes of practice, and form the foundation of safe asbestos management.
2. Professional Asbestos Testing
Not sure whether a material contains asbestos? Your consultant can arrange asbestos testing through accredited laboratories. Testing suspected ACMs is vital before any disturbance, and a consultant will ensure samples are safely taken, transported, and analysed.
3. Comprehensive Reports, Surveys, and Registers
All workplaces and commercial buildings with known or presumed asbestos must maintain a current Asbestos Register. A certified asbestos consultant can create this for you, along with complete Asbestos Reports and Surveys outlining the location, condition, and risk associated with ACMs. These documents are critical for legal compliance and day-to-day management.
4. Creating a Compliant Asbestos Management Plan
If asbestos is present, a formal Asbestos Management Plan is legally required. Your consultant will prepare a clear and practical plan outlining how asbestos risks will be managed, monitored, and communicated to anyone accessing the site. This helps protect workers, contractors, and building occupants while meeting your legal obligations.
5. Asbestos Air Monitoring
Asbestos air monitoring is essential to protect against airborne fibres during asbestos removal or disturbance. An asbestos consultant can organise air testing to monitor exposure levels and ensure effective control measures, providing peace of mind and compliance with health and safety regulations.
6. Supervised Asbestos Removal and Clearance Certificates
A licensed removalist must be used when asbestos needs to be removed. An asbestos consultant can coordinate the entire process. From selecting the right removalist to supervising the work and ensuring it’s done safely, their involvement helps reduce risk. After removal, your consultant can arrange an asbestos clearance certificate to confirm the area is safe for reoccupation.
7. Compliance with Asbestos Law
Australian asbestos law is clear: property owners and managers have a duty to manage asbestos safely. Non-compliance can lead to serious health consequences and legal penalties. An experienced asbestos consultant ensures you’re always compliant, providing expert advice tailored to your property, industry, and local regulations.
Trust Global Asbestos Audits
Global Asbestos Audits, a trusted and experienced asbestos consulting partner, works closely with property owners. From inspections and testing to complete management plans and legal documentation, Global Asbestos Audits helps ensure your property is compliant, safe, and professionally managed at every stage.
Need an expert asbestos consultant?
Contact Global Asbestos Audits today to speak with a qualified professional and take the first step toward safe and compliant asbestos management.