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There are some tasks in a business property renovation that should be left to the experts. Asbestos identification is one of them.
In 2015, we conducted a joint research project with the Monash University Centre for Occupational and Environmental Health (MonCOEH). In this study, we found that DIY renovations and maintenance by home residents may increase levels of airborne asbestos fibre, particularly in enclosed spaces. To avoid unwelcome experiences with asbestos materials at home or in the workplace, a professional asbestos audit is recommended.
Get an Asbestos Audit – it’s not too late!
DIY commercial property renovations may similarly pose a risk to health, as well as having the potential for financial and legal headaches. Mismanagement of asbestos materials can cause workplace shutdowns, exacerbated removal costs and community outrage. In support of National Asbestos Awareness Month, we are reminding you to handle this substance safely, and to avoid playing “renovation roulette” with asbestos. Organising an asbestos audit is therefore important from both a safety and legal standpoint. Why not get an asbestos audit today?
Not sure what your responsibilities are when it comes to asbestos audits? Here are some of the most common asbestos questions we hear from our clients.
The answers to these questions vary, depending on which state you are in, as regulations differ across Australia. Asbestos is a complex subject that requires an expert hand. The qualifications to conduct an asbestos audit are not explicit either. According to the law in all Australian states, workplace environments must have an asbestos audit carried out by a ‘competent person’, with only the ACT requiring audits to be completed by a ‘licensed asbestos assessor’. Competency is measured by the level of relevant knowledge, training and experience a person has. Without more specific guidelines, your choice of asbestos specialist becomes very important.
It is best to get the right advice early on, with an in depth site visit and inspection tailored to the renovation works planned. Seeking professional advice from the start prevents unplanned time and money blowouts during the renovations themselves. It also ensures that your business complies with legislation, protecting you from legal risk and your workers from risk of serious illness.
Trust the specialists at JTA to conduct your next asbestos audit
At JTA, we have 30 years of experience in asbestos identification and management. Our asbestos audit specialists are qualified and experienced in residential, commercial and industrial premises. They can help to identify and manage asbestos presence in soil and dumped asbestos.
Our asbestos audits include strategic sampling of suspect materials with all samples scrutinised by experienced analysts in an independent NATA accredited laboratory. We can also advise on:
For your peace of mind, we can help you meet all your legal requirements when it comes to asbestos.
Call JTA to book in an asbestos audit of your work environment and get it done today.
Head Office Melboune
139 Ormond Road Elwood, VIC 3184
Mornington Peninsula
20 Lister Avenue,
Sorrento,
VIC 3943
JTA Health, Safety & Noise Specialists acknowledges the Boon Wurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which the home of JTA resides. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, and acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.
