Asbestos Testing Services
Vertex Analytics’ team of asbestos analysts are comprised of laboratory experts and former Occupational Hygienists. We have years of experience assisting clients to meet legislative requirements regarding asbestos exposure and management. Uncertain about whether an item is asbestos-containing on site or the role of asbestos sampling in your local regulations? The team at Vertex Analytics can help. Vertex Analytics is NATA accredited for this service (Accreditation Number 21033) and may sample any product of building materials.
Vertex Analytics is also NATA accredited for the sampling and analysis of asbestos fibres in air [NOHSC 3003]. For more information or to arrange this specialist testing, contact the laboratory.
Why test for asbestos?
The presence of asbestos can be a cause for concern. This is due to the associated risk of developing an asbestos-related disease through exposure to respirable fibres which are produced when asbestos items are abraded or broken. When such fibres are released into the internal environment, they can linger as an exposure hazard for many years to come.
Additionally, where asbestos items are present at a workplace, the site owner (PCBU) must have a register of all asbestos items available for site occupants (VIC OHS Regulations 2017, a ‘Division 5’ report). Prior to demolition works, it is also a requirement that materials be tested to ensure that asbestos is not accidentally disturbed.
Still unsure whether to test for asbestos or not, contact Vertex Analytics today.
How do you test for asbestos?
In order to test an item for asbestos, it must be submitted to the laboratory in a double zip-locked bag and be uniquely identified. A minimum of 5 grams of material, or a piece the size of a 50c coin is generally recommended. This is so that your results are representative of the material under investigation. For large areas where it is not known if all materials are the same, additional samples are advised to characterise the site.
When submitting asbestos analysis samples, your sample information along with company or personal details must be recorded in the following document:
‘Chain of Custody’ document (asbestos)
So if you require guidance on your sampling strategy, contact the Vertex asbestos testing services laboratory today.
Asbestos Removal
While we don’t remove asbestos ourselves, Vertex Analytics’ supervisory consultants will ensure removal practices are safe. We’ll also ensure it complies with current Australian health and safety standards. In addition, our consultants offer a full asbestos management service. Our trained assessors can provide a visual clearance certificate after the asbestos testing and removal, verifying that all visible asbestos has been removed from the site.
In order to learn more about conducting asbestos testing Victoria wide, get in touch with us today.
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