Asbestos clearance inspections are a crucial step in managing the risks associated with asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in buildings.
Asbestos, once widely used for its fire-resistant properties, poses significant health risks when disturbed, releasing harmful fibres into the air. Exposure to these fibres can lead to serious respiratory conditions, including asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma. Therefore, ensuring that asbestos removal and remediation are carried out safely and effectively is paramount.
At QED, we specialise in providing comprehensive asbestos clearance inspections to verify that environments are safe for reoccupation post-removal. Our highly trained and certified inspectors adhere to stringent regulatory standards to ensure thorough and accurate assessments. The clearance inspection process involves several critical steps, including a visual inspection to confirm that all ACMs have been removed, air monitoring to detect any remaining asbestos fibers, and laboratory analysis of collected samples.
Key components of our asbestos clearance inspections include:
- Visual Inspection: Detailed examination of the removal area to ensure all asbestos materials have been properly removed.
- Air Monitoring: Collection and analysis of air samples to detect any residual asbestos fibers.
- Compliance Verification: Ensuring that all removal work complies with relevant health and safety regulations.
By choosing QED for your asbestos clearance inspections, you can be confident that your building is safe, compliant, and ready for reoccupation.
Our commitment to safety and excellence ensures the protection of occupants and the peace of mind that comes with knowing the job has been done right.
Our offering comprises a full range of NATA accredited HazMat advisory services including:
- Asbestos and HazMat inspections, including preparation of registers
- Management plans for long term control and eventual removal
- Demolition/refurbishment surveys
- Removal method, planning and project management
- Asbestos clearance
- Air monitoring and analysis
- Risk assessments and management tools
- Licenced Asbestos Assessors (LAA) to conduct monitoring and clearances for friable (Class A) removal works
- Independent Competent Persons (ICP) to conduct clearances for non-friable (Class B) removal works
- Management plans applicable to strata schemes, as required by strata committees and strata managers
The methodology employed by QED is NATA accredited, complying with the regulation and codes of practice that apply in each state and nationally.
In Australia, exposure of building occupants to pollutants, whether industrial or non-industrial falls within the requirements of occupational health and safety legislation that is set at State level.
Buildings used for professional or commercial purposes are typically assessed for the presence of construction, operational and services-related generic substances including those listed below.
