Workplace Audits

The majority of state based Regulations require that a compulsory asbestos assessment and risk assessment be completed by all employers and occupiers. There is also a requirement to perform a further risk assessment prior to building refurbishment or demolition works commencing.

Buildings, ships, structures and plant constructed up until the mid 1980's are likely to contain a wide range of asbestos containing materials. Employers and occupiers of a workplace need to be aware of the risks associated with the presence of such asbestos containing materials.

The risk of exposure to asbestos cannot be effectively assessed unless the workplace is inspected and a complete register of all asbestos containing materials established. This register then forms the basis of a Management Plan designed to control potential exposure to asbestos.

Alpha Environmental provides a comprehensive range of services relating to asbestos audits and management. Specific areas of expertise are listed below.

• full asbestos audits and risk assessments
  
• analysis of suspect material for asbestos content
  
• airborne asbestos fibre monitoring
  
• asbestos training/education sessions (employees, supervisors, management)
  
• preparation of Management Plans for the control of risk associated with asbestos
  
• Our laboratory and scientific staff, as required by the Victorian Occupational Health & Safety (Asbestos) Regulations, are accredited by National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) for the analysis of asbestos in bulk samples.