Asbestos testing Brisbane

Professional asbestos testers

Should you think your house or place of business has asbestos, you should have it examined by a professional.

A qualified and certified expert should handle asbestos testing since it is not a straightforward procedure. The first step is to gather a sample of the material in issue. A small piece of the material or a specialised vacuum meant to gather asbestos fibres can help one achieve this.

Collecting an asbestos sample

After collection, the sample will be forwarded to a lab for analysis. The laboratory will use several techniques to find out whether the sample has asbestos. Among these techniques are transmission electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction, and scanning electron microscopy. We just use NATA certified labs.

Laboratory testing of asbestos

The next step is to find the kind of asbestos there once the lab has confirmed the sample includes asbestos. The three primary kinds of asbestos are chrysotile, amosite, and crocidolite. The most prevalent kind of asbestos, chrysotile, is usually found in fireproofing and insulation products. Often found in gaskets, pipe insulation, and insulation. Though it is the most hazardous, crocidolite is the least prevalent kind of asbestos.

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Asbestos air samples

Once the kind of asbestos has been found, the next step is to assess the degree of exposure. Air samples taken from the site of asbestos presence allows one to do this. The air samples will be examined to find the amount of asbestos fibres present.

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Determining exposure risk

The next step is to decide whether asbestos removal is required once the degree of exposure has been established. A well ventilated area helps to control the exposure if the level of exposure is low. But if the exposure is great, the asbestos could have to be removed.

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Removing asbestos

Asbestos removal is a complex and dangerous process, and it should only be conducted by a trained and certified professional. The first step is to remove all of the asbestos-containing materials from the area. This includes insulation, flooring, shingles, siding, roofing and any other materials that may contain asbestos.

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Air cleaning & filtration

Once all of the asbestos-containing materials have been removed, the next step is to clean the area. This is done by using a HEPA vacuum to remove all of the asbestos fibres from the air. Once the area has been cleaned, it will need to be sealed to prevent asbestos fibres from escaping.

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Irwin Asbestos Testing in Brisbane

Asbestos testing is an important part of protecting your health and the health of your family. If you suspect that your home or office may contain asbestos, it is important to have it tested by a professional Brisbane asbestos removal company.

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