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The team here at AHI Asbestos Consultants have decades of collective experience in all aspects of asbestos identification, reporting, management, safe removal and the responsible disposal of all banned and degraded asbestos materials and products.
Up to the 31st of December 2003, asbestos has been deemed a significant and potentially lethal health hazard in Australia and was subsequently banned from import, sale, use or storage in all its forms.
There are two main types of asbestos materials; bonded (non-friable), and non-bonded (friable). A bonded asbestos product in good condition does not usually present much risk while intact.
Friable asbestos, however, can be easily broken down by hand and crumbled into pieces and usually has a very high fiber content. When this material is broken or damaged, it allows minute asbestos particles and fibers to become airborne, which poses significant risks, such as cancer, especially in the lungs and stomach.
Examples of bonded asbestos products may include
An asbestos register is a document that lists all identified—or assumed—asbestos. The Work Health and Safety Act of 2011 outlines the necessary procedures that are required for the safe and responsible identification and disposal of asbestos material from commercial and residential sites.
This is an elementary explanation of a document that spans hundreds of pages as these documents can be confusing and hard to understand by those outside of the industry. Our registers will include but not be limited to the asbestos:
An asbestos management plan helps property owners and developers with the management, control, and eradication of asbestos when it is discovered and identified on-site. When asbestos is found, The Australian Government requires that a management plan be put in place.
This plan outlines things such as:
We can help you action an asbestos management plan for your site that meets all federal and state government guidelines. Contact our asbestos management specialist today for a full explanation of these regulations, policies and legal obligations.
Unlike Asbestos cement boards, which are durable, stable and relatively safe when intact, LDB may not be. Most buildings that contain LDB were most likely built before 1983 when its use was phased out.
LDB is hazardous, and can contain up to 70% asbestos fibre. It is a soft material that can be indented with the firm application of a fingernail, and it may be difficult to identify whether a product is LDB, or other construction material without laboratory analysis.
This makes it vital that the board be identified by asbestos specialists like the team here at AHI Asbestos Consultants. The unstable or “friable” nature of this board, can present significant health risks when someone is exposed to, or inhales the fibres or dust of this product.
Due to this risk, this material must be removed by licenced asbestos removalists under federal and state SafeWork laws and regulations. If you think you have found friable asbestos on your property or work site, the team here at AHI Asbestos Consultants can advise on all steps required for its safe and responsible encapsulation, isolation or removal.
For more information about asbestos identification, reporting and testing, you can contact our helpful team on 1300 141 662. Send your enquiry via email, and one of our expert staff will respond promptly or can contact you for a consultation at a preferred time.
With years of experience, AHI Asbestos stands out as a trusted provider of NATA-accredited asbestos testing, asbestos sample collection, and asbestos laboratory analysis across Brisbane and South East QLD. Our expertise in professional asbestos testing guarantees accurate and reliable results. We are committed to quick turnaround times, affordable pricing, and expert support throughout the process. Our team is always available to guide you through the complexities of asbestos testing, risk assessments, and compliance.
The asbestos experts here at AHI Asbestos Consultants share decades of experience in the asbestos industry; this gives us the scope to provide a comprehensive range of asbestos solutions for all commercial enterprises.
Other professional asbestos services we can provide include:
If you have any further queries about asbestos laws in Australia or our comprehensive range of services, contact our friendly help desk to arrange a consultation.
Take the first step toward a safer space today. Our licensed experts provide thorough inspections, and full compliance with Australian safety standards—giving you peace of mind that your home or workplace is protected.
