Air-Monitoring Services
Air monitoring is used to check whether asbestos fibres are present in the air…
Background, Control, and Clearance Air Monitoring: What’s the Difference?
Different types of air monitoring are used during asbestos projects to assess…
Buying a Home That Potentially Contains Asbestos?
Information for Home Buyers: Potential Asbestos in a Property If you’re looking…
Clearance Certificates Explained: When Is a Site Safe to Reoccupy?
Clearance certificates provide formal confirmation that asbestos removal works…
Fatigue, Logistics, and Compliance: Hidden Risks in Remote Asbestos Removal Projects
Remote asbestos removal isn’t just a technical task, it’s an operational…
Friable and Non-Friable Asbestos
Asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) are generally grouped into two types:…
How Councils and Government Agencies Should Manage Asbestos Risk in Public Assets
Government organisations manage large, ageing property portfolios where…
Illness – The Dark Side of Asbestos
From the 1930’s to the 1980’s, asbestos was thought to be an incredible…
Integrated Asbestos Removal and Demolition: Benefits for Commercial Projects
Combining asbestos removal and demolition can help, but only when it’s…
Questions to Ask Your Asbestos Specialist
Although asbestos removal is a highly regulated industry in Australia, there…
The Asbestos Fencing Story
Asbestos was extensively used in Australian building products from the 1930s…
The Dangers of Using an Unlicensed Provider
Even with strict regulation in place, unlicensed asbestos removal still happens…
The Difference Between Asbestos Removal and Asbestos Management (And Why It Matters for Compliance)
Asbestos removal and asbestos management are often used interchangeably, but…
The James Hardie Story
By the middle of the twentieth century, James Hardie had become the largest…
The Risks of Poorly Managed Asbestos During Demolition Projects
If asbestos risk is treated as a secondary issue during demolition, the…
Types of Asbestos
There are three main types of asbestos commonly found in building materials,…
Understanding Asbestos Licensing Requirements in Western Australia
Asbestos removal in Western Australia is tightly regulated, and for good…
What Happened at Wittenoom?
In the 1950s, Wittenoom was Australia’s main source of asbestos, and for a…
What is a HEPA Filter Vacuum Cleaner?
When removing asbestos, it is a strict requirement that any vacuum used is…
What Is Air Monitoring During Asbestos Removal and When Is It Required?
Air monitoring is a key control measure used during asbestos removal projects…
Which Building Materials Contain Asbestos?
It’s estimated that up to 75% of residential and commercial buildings in…
Who Can Issue an Asbestos Clearance Certificate in Western Australia?
Not all parties involved in asbestos removal are permitted to issue clearance…
Why Asbestos Must Be Identified Before Demolition in WA
Demolition work doesn’t create asbestos risk, it exposes it. The real issue is…
Why Can’t I Just Remove Asbestos Myself?
You can remove asbestos yourself at home in limited circumstances, but in…
Working with Building Companies
On construction and civil projects, asbestos removal works best when it’s…