Asbestos Strategy West in Ballarat, Victoria | Occupational safety and health service

Asbestos Strategy West

Locality: Ballarat, Victoria

Phone: +61 411 279 158

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17.01.2022 WHY SHOULD YOU INSPECT AND TEST FOR ASBESTOS? Asbestos can be located in many places, often without our knowledge. Due to the inherent risks of asbestos, if youre not sure if a material is asbestos, then assume that it is and have it inspected. Our advice to employers, business managers and homeowners is that asbestos building materials are likely to be present and that inspection, testing and removal are the best ways to control the risk of exposure to asbestos .... As a business owner / employer / property manager, do you have any WorkSafe OHS obligations in relation to asbestos? Employers, business and property managers have a duty of care to identify the location and type of asbestos and record the results in a workplace Asbestos Register. For more information, please visit www.asbestosstrategywest.com.au

15.01.2022 HOW CAN WE HELP? Our services include: - Asbestos Identification and Testing... - Asbestos Inspections (Workplace and Pre-Demolition) - Asbestos Air Monitoring - Visual Clearance Inspection and Certificate - Hazardous Materials Inspections - Asbestos Management Plans Asbestos Strategy West consultants are qualified to inspect, test and identify asbestos materials, so that they can be safely managed or removed. As a business owner / employer / property manager, YOU have WorkSafe OHS obligations in relation to asbestos - and we are here to help. Our advice to employers, business managers and homeowners is that asbestos building materials are likely to be present and that inspection, testing and removal, are the best ways to control the risk of exposure to asbestos . Please visit www.asbestosstrategywest.com.au for more information.

11.01.2022 WHERE IS ASBESTOS LIKELY TO BE FOUND? Homes and schools are two of the most likely places to find asbestos. From the 1940s through the 1970s, asbestos was commonly used in homes, largely to help protect the home against any fire-related incidents. After researchers studied and were able to prove the harmful effects of asbestos, however, many manufacturers discontinued its use by the 1980s. Schools built before 1980 are also very likely to contain products containing asbestos.... The post-World War II boom in school construction lined up perfectly with the widespread use of building materials containing asbestos. Because of its fireproofing, insulating and soundproofing qualities, asbestos has been used in thousands of products, which can still be found in millions of homes and schools today. Common asbestos-containing products that can be found in the home or in schools include: - Insulation materials for pipes and furnaces, and attic insulation - Asbestos and cement shingles - Siding and roofing tiles - Soundproofing applications - Plaster and joint compounds - Some plastics, including paints and adhesives - Casings for electrical wires - Some floor tiles and flooring adhesives

10.01.2022 WHAT IS ASBESTOS? We often get asked - what is asbestos? Asbestos refers to six naturally occurring fibrous minerals that have the ability to resist heat, fire and electricity.... Although asbestos fibers are microscopic in nature, they are extremely durable and resistant to fire and most chemical reactions and breakdowns. These properties of asbestos supported its use for many years in a number of different commercial and industrial settings, as well as in a wide range of consumer products. Although its use has diminished in recent decades, there are still many products that contain asbestos, especially in older homes, schools, and public buildings. Asbestos is perhaps best known for its role in causing mesothelioma, a rare and deadly cancer that can develop in linings of the lungs, abdomen, or heart. For more information, please visit www.asbestosstrategywest.com

07.01.2022 WHAT TO DO IF YOU FIND OR SUSPECT ASBESTOS? One of the most important things to remember is that YOU have obligations to identify and manage asbestos risks - whether as an employer, OHS representative, school employee, government worker or family member. While asbestos was removed from most building materials in the late 1970s, there are still millions of homes and schools that contain asbestos. One of the biggest problems with asbestos-related disease is that patients typic...ally do not show symptoms until 10-40 years after they have been exposed. This is why it is vital for homeowners, school administrators, parents, and local governments to be extremely serious about the dangers of asbestos. Under no circumstances should anyone who is not a trained and licensed professional go anywhere near asbestos. If asbestos is found, it should be dealt with by a licensed professional, and asbestos management procedures should be detailed and undertaken with the utmost care. Please contact us today or visit www.asbestosstrategywest.com.au if you need help identifying and testing materials for asbestos or formulating an Asbestos Management Plan.

06.01.2022 WHAT TO DO IF YOU FIND OR SUSPECT ASBESTOS? One of the most important things to remember is that YOU have obligations to identify and manage asbestos risks - whether as an employer, OHS representative, school employee, government worker or family member. While asbestos was removed from most building materials in the late 1970s, there are still millions of homes and schools that contain asbestos. One of the biggest problems with asbestos-related disease is that patients typic...ally do not show symptoms until 10-40 years after they have been exposed. This is why it is vital for homeowners, school administrators, parents, and local governments to be extremely serious about the dangers of asbestos. Under no circumstances should anyone who is not a trained and licensed professional go anywhere near asbestos. If asbestos is found, it should be dealt with by a licensed professional, and asbestos management procedures should be detailed and undertaken with the utmost care. Please contact us today or visit www.asbestosstrategywest.com.au if you need help identifying and testing materials for asbestos or formulating an Asbestos Management Plan.