Asbestos Report

All homes and commercial properties that are found to have asbestos in Australia must adhere to strict legislation passed by the Australian Government.

The model WHS Act has been amended to ensure WHS regulators have appropriate powers to deal with asbestos fixed or installed in a workplace after the prohibition on asbestos came into effect on 31 December 2003.

A bill was passed that banned the import, sale, installation or storage of asbestos products.

Asbestos was a popular building product in Australia from the 1920s through to the 1980s, and inspections should be conducted on all properties built before 1990. With the import of asbestos materials up to the end of 2003, it is recommended that any building constructed or renovated prior to this period be inspected for possible asbestos containing materials and products.

Asbestos Reports Brisbane

The experienced asbestos specialists here at AHI Asbestos Consultants can provide all compulsory reports and services needed for the safe identification, reporting and management of asbestos containing materials and products.

When asbestos has been confirmed on a property, a report must be presented to the PCBU – Person conducting a business or undertaking – the person or company in charge of overseeing asbestos control and if necessary the disposal.

For a complete rundown on government compliance asbestos reports and our comprehensive asbestos inspection and reporting services, contact our expert technicians today.

This report contains information such as:
Results of the full inspection of the property
Who performed the work on site
The dates the work was performed
The scale and scope of the work
Photographic evidence
Sample collection and testing results
Remedial works with photos and recommendations of rectification
Site management plan and certificate of compliance

Asbestos Products and Health Risks

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 fibre content. When this material is broken or damaged, it allows minute asbestos particles and fibres to become airborne, which poses significant risks, such as cancer, especially in the lungs and stomach.

Examples of bonded asbestos products may include

Roofing sheets
Shingles and eaves
Exterior and interior wall and ceiling cladding

Fencing
Fireproof boards
Water or flue pipes

Friable asbestos products that may still be found on older properties include:

Asbestos rope door gaskets in fires and stoves
Vermiculite and sprayed coatings & insulation
Low-density asbestos fibreboard (LDB)
Insulation on old hot pipes and domestic heaters
Ceiling tiles
Heat resistant fabrics

These are just some examples of the more than 3000 products that may still contain asbestos in high volumes that may be found in aging properties. The only way to know for sure if you are dealing with an asbestos product is a professional inspection and NATA accredited laboratory testing.

Mesothelioma is a malignant tumor that is caused by inhaled asbestos fibers and forms in the lining of the lungs, abdomen or heart. The life expectancy for most Mesothelioma patients is approximately 12 months after diagnosis. Other cancers that have been linked to asbestos, include:

Lung cancer
Ovarian cancer, and
Cancer of the voice box and more

Another significant risk of inhaling asbestos particles is a condition called Asbestosis, which creates long term scarring to the lungs and results in chronic lung disease. Asbestosis is caused by breathing in asbestos fibers. There is no cure for Asbestosis.

Other Services

Here at AHI Asbestos Consultants, we offer total asbestos identification and reporting solutions. Examples of our other services include:

Asbestos inspection

Asbestos register preparation

Asbestos management planning

Asbestos sample testing

Residential asbestos services

Commercial asbestos services

Industrial asbestos services

Body Corporate asbestos services

Pre renovation asbestos inspections

Pre demolition asbestos inspections

Pre lease asbestos inspections

Post asbestos removal clearance inspections

If you have any further questions about the risks of asbestos, the laws and regulations surrounding it, and the safe and responsible disposal of asbestos products, contact our helpful staff.

You can send your enquiry via email, and one of our experienced technicians will respond with a reply promptly.

If you require reliable, professional asbestos identification and reporting services, Brisbane and South East Queensland contact the staff here at AHI Asbestos Consultants for expert advice.