Leading Asbestos Inspections In Melbourne
Asbestos Audits was created to service the needs of building owners. We are specifically aimed at those building owners who wish to comply with the regulations with the minimum of fuss and cost!
What is Asbestos?
Asbestos is the name applied to a group of six different fibrous minerals (amosite, chrysotile, crocidolite, and the fibrous varieties of tremolite, actinolite, and anthophyllite) that occur naturally in the environment. Non asbestos (non fibrous) forms of tremolite, actinolite, and anthophyllite also are found naturally.
The most common mineral types are white (chrysotile), blue (crocidolite) or brown (amosite). Asbestos can be found naturally in soil and rocks in some areas for example in Australia blue asbestos was found and mined at Wittenoom W.A. and white asbestos at Woodsreef N.S.W.
Asbestos fibres are resistant to heat and most chemicals and have a great deal of tensile strength. Because of these properties, asbestos fibres have been mined for use in a wide range of man-made products, mostly in building materials, friction products, and heat-resistant materials.
Therefore asbestos containing materials can be found almost anywhere. Asbestos fibres do not evaporate into air or dissolve in water. Small fibres and fibre-containing particles may remain suspended in the air for a long time and be carried long distances by wind or water currents before settling. Therefore a building which has had a large amount of asbestos in it and had removal carried out may still contain dangerous amounts of asbestos carried by internal air movement.
In indoor air, the concentration of asbestos depends on whether asbestos was used for insulation, ceiling or wall linings, or other purposes, and whether these asbestos-containing materials are in good condition or are deteriorated and easily crumbled (known as its friability)
Asbestosis, mesothelioma, pleural plaques and lung cancer are the recognised diseases caused by asbestos and are all as a result of inhalation of asbestos fibres. Other diseases and cancers may also be caused or linked to asbestos but still require further investigation.
Are You Looking For A Quality Asbestos Audit?
Only NATA Laboratory Analysis is used to reduce the likelihood of errors in sample identification. We can also help you with inspection reports after demolition or renovation, pre sales reports, re-inspections and advice on minimising or removing the asbestos risk from your building. Also some councils require asbestos inspections and removal carried out prior to relocating a house.
We Provide Asbestos Management Plans
We include in our report a Management Plan, Risk Assessment and Register with the location of asbestos material, type and form of the asbestos, the condition of the asbestos and any potential health risks from the material.
In your reports we will provide copies of photographs taken on site along with the laboratory sample analysis results. We provide your reports in electronic format for your convenience.
We can give you a free quote to create your Asbestos Materials Report, Management Plan and Register. So why not contact us today?
Call us on (07) 55492250 (mobile 0407 756 440) or you can email us for a quote on your building today!
Proudly Serving Melbourne
At Asbestos Audits we have over thirty years asbestos audit experience at inspecting and reporting on the presence of asbestos in buildings in Melbourne. Our friendly audit inspectors understand the sometimes emotive nature of asbestos in Melbourne and we can explain to your staff if needed, exactly what we are doing and how all but new buildings require this service. Asbestos Audits have been servicing Melbourne for many years and have become the leading asbestos audit inspectors in the area.
Asbestos Books
Proprietor, Brian Sketcher is a sought-after speaker and author, well-recognised for his work in identifying asbestos. For residential owners Brian’s book can help you identify asbestos in your own home.
The second in our series of books by Brian Sketcher is a handy guide for those in the electrical trade.
We also stock slide packs, warning labels and signs.
Servicing Queensland, NSW, Victoria and beyond
We are located conveniently midway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
Our team conducts audits throughout Australia.
Call us on (07) 5549 2250 or 0407 756 440,
or you can email us for a quote on your building today!