Asbestos News
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How specific does an asbestos management plan need to be?
The specificity and thoroughness of an asbestos management plan (AMP) and related asbestos action plan are crucial.
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Is asbestos testing required in all workplaces in Australia?
Here in Australia, the issue of asbestos safety in the workplace is taken very seriously due to the hazardous nature of asbestos fibres.
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Who is required to have an asbestos register?
In Australia, the presence of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in workplaces and construction sites is a matter of serious concern.
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Is an asbestos test routinely performed as part of an asbestos inspection?
In Australia, the safety concerns surrounding asbestos have led to stringent regulations and procedures for its identification and management.
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When is an Asbestos Survey Needed?
Asbestos surveys play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and compliance of buildings and workplaces in Australia. Find out more here.
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What are the Main Types of Asbestos Building Surveys?
Asbestos building surveys play a critical role in ensuring safety and compliance in various building and construction scenarios. Find out more
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Essential: Asbestos Inspection for Australian Home Buyers?
it’s crucial to be aware of the potential presence of asbestos in residential properties. Click here to find out more!
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Complete Guide: Testing for Asbestos by Global Audits.
When it comes to the safety of your property and the health of its occupants, testing for asbestos is a crucial step in ensuring a hazard-free environment.
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5 Steps to Accurate Asbestos Reports
Accurate asbestos reports are crucial for maintaining a safe environment and complying with regulations. For more information, click here.
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Using Asbestos Sampling to Identify Asbestos in a Building
Asbestos is a hazardous substance commonly found in older buildings and poses serious health risks when disturbed. Click for more info.
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Understanding the Purpose of Asbestos Management Surveys
Asbestos, once widely known for its versatility and heat-resistant properties, is now recognised as a severe health hazard. Find out more.
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The Necessity of Asbestos Clearance Inspections After Asbestos Removal
Asbestos is a hazardous material commonly used in building construction, such as flooring, ceiling tiles, and pipe insulation. Click here.
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The Role of an Asbestos Building Survey in the Asbestos Register
When managing asbestos in buildings, surveys play a crucial role in documenting the presence of this hazardous material. Find out more here!
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Understanding Division 6 Asbestos Audit & Intrusive Surveys
To ensure the safety of occupants and workers, regulations and guidelines have been established to manage and control asbestos materials.
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Considerations for Asbestos Removal
Workers today and the general public are at risk of developing asbestos-related diseases. Click here to find out more.
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The Importance of Asbestos Analysis
Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral once hailed for its versatility and fire-resistant properties, it is now a severe health hazard.
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How to Identify Asbestos in a Building
Asbestos is a hazardous substance commonly found in older buildings and poses serious health risks when disturbed. Click here for more info.
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Asbestos Identification: Common Types in Australia
Australia contributed to the largest asbestos consumption in the world per capita before the mineral was banned entirely in 2003. Click here.
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The Importance of Asbestos Air Testing
Asbestos is a dangerous material composed of silicate fibres that can lead to significant health risks being exposed for too long. Click here!
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Understanding Asbestos Air Testing in Australia
Asbestos air testing is a crucial process designed to measure and analyse the presence of airborne asbestos fibres in indoor and outdoor environments.
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How do you deal with asbestos in soil?
Asbestos is found in a wide array of materials categorised as Asbestos-Containing Materials (ACM), identified in today’s asbestos registers and widely spoken about in today’s workplace health and safety climate. But less commonly discussed is asbestos in soil. This certainly isn’t due to a lack of asbestos-contaminated soil but perhaps to the difficulty in identifying…
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Need an Asbestos Clearance Report for Your Building?
How can you legally tell someone that a building doesn’t contain any asbestos materials? You can’t. At least not verbally. But you can show this with an asbestos report prepared by a licenced asbestos assessor.
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What is Asbestos Air Monitoring, and Why is it Important in Australia?
Asbestos is a hazardous mineral commonly used in a wide array of Australian materials until prohibition occurred on 31 December 2003.
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Five Reasons You Need an Asbestos Survey
Under the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2017, it’s a mandatory requirement that Australian workplaces built before 31 December 2003 conduct an asbestos survey.