Asbestos Management in Bundaberg
Asbestos Management
Our professional experienced Team can assist you manage all your Asbestos Containing Material “ACM” compliance requirements. Asbestos Management is your responsibility and obligation in the workplace which includes commercial and industrial buildings. We can conduct an onsite inspection and provide you with a full report with an action plan outlining what you need to do to meet and maintain your legal obligations. We can provide you with a “custom” developed management plan and asbestos register which you must maintain as required under legislation.
Asbestos Management Plans / Register Queensland
An asbestos management plan helps people with management and control of buildings and other relevant structures to prevent exposure to airborne asbestos fibres by their staff and site visitors. This person must take reasonable steps to label and record asbestos in a register and inform everyone on the premises where asbestos is present, the consequences of exposure to asbestos and other appropriate control measures. Please note that Management Plans/Registers are not required for normal residential and when:
- The workplace is a building constructed after 31st December 2003
- No asbestos has been identified at the workplace
- No asbestos is likely to be present at the workplace from time to time
The plan should set out clear aims, stating what is going to be done, when it is going to be done, and how it is going to be done. It must include:
- the workplace's register of asbestos
- details of maintenance or service work on the asbestos including:
- who performed the work
- the dates it was done
- the scope of the work
- any clearance certificates (see clearance inspections, How to Manage and Control Asbestos in the Workplace Code of Practice 2021
- how people at risk are informed about asbestos in the workplace, the risks they pose, and the control measures in place
- decisions about management options and the reasons for these decisions
- a timetable for action, including priorities and dates for reviewing risk assessments and specific circumstances that may affect the timetable
- monitoring arrangements
- the responsibilities of people involved in the plan
- training arrangements for workers and contractors
- a procedure for reviewing and updating the management plan and the register of asbestos, including a timetable
- safe work methods.
An asbestos management plan must be written in relation to identified or assumed asbestos or ACM, and for naturally occurring asbestos at a workplace. The asbestos management plan must include:
- the identification of the asbestos or ACM (e.g. a reference or link to the asbestos register and location of signs and labels)
- decisions and reasons about management of asbestos such as safe work procedures and control measures
- procedures for dealing with incidents or emergencies in relation to asbestos or ACM
- workers carrying out work involving asbestos (e.g. consultation, information and training responsibilities).
The plan must be readily accessible to workers and others at the workplace, kept up to date, and be reviewed at least once every 5 years or sooner if:
- a control measure or the register is reviewed
- asbestos is removed from, or disturbed, sealed or enclosed
- the plan is no longer adequate for managing asbestos or ACM at the workplace
- a health and safety representative requests a review in certain circumstances.
Asbestos Inspection
A Qualified Asbestos removal specialist will come out to your property to conduct a professional inspection. Our thorough inspection includes checking surrounding fences, under buildings and any other material found on your property.
Asbestos Advice
We give you accurate advice on the risks associated with any level of asbestos found on your premises. We make sure that you have a clear understanding of the removal options available by providing a comprehensive report and recommendation.
Asbestos Removal
Never attempt to remove asbestos yourself. Instead, call the expert team at Kwik Lift to safely and effectively remove asbestos of all shapes and sizes from your property. We are fully insured and certified in providing professional asbestos removal from residential, commercial and industrial projects. We have a fully qualified and experienced asbestos assessor available at all times to carry out all your monitoring needs.
Asbestos can cause you harm!
Asbestos Sampling
Don't guess when it comes to asbestos. Get it tested.
Suspected asbestos-containing materials can look similar to ordinary building products, and visual inspection alone cannot reliably confirm whether asbestos is present. Our qualified specialists attend your site to identify and collect representative samples of suspected materials for laboratory analysis. The samples are submitted to an appropriately accredited laboratory to provide a reliable determination of whether asbestos is present, including identification of the asbestos type and whether the material is friable or non-friable, where applicable.
Why use our professional sampling service?
- Know what you are dealing with
Laboratory testing provides objective evidence of whether asbestos is present rather than relying on assumptions or visual identification.
- Make informed decisions
Accurate sampling results help determine the appropriate controls and removal methodology for the material identified.
- Reduce unnecessary costs
Testing can prevent unnecessary asbestos removal where materials are confirmed not to contain asbestos, while ensuring suspected asbestos materials are appropriately managed when asbestos is identified.
- Plan the removal correctly
Understanding the material and its condition helps determine the appropriate approach to removal, containment, handling, disposal and other control measures.
- Protect workers and others
Correct identification allows appropriate precautions to be implemented before work commences, helping minimise the potential for asbestos fibre exposure.
Our process
- Site Assessment
Our specialist attends the site and assesses suspected asbestos-containing materials.
- Representative Sampling
Appropriate samples are carefully collected from the suspected material using suitable controls.
- Laboratory Analysis
Samples are submitted to an appropriately NATA-accredited laboratory for analysis.
- Results & Identification
The laboratory results confirm whether asbestos is present and provide relevant information about the material.
- Removal Methodology
The results can then be used to determine the appropriate management, control and removal methodology, including the level of controls required for the proposed work.
Don't take the risk — test first.
If asbestos is suspected, don't disturb it until it has been appropriately assessed. Our professional sampling service provides the information you need to make informed decisions about your building, renovation, demolition or removal project — because knowing exactly what you're dealing with is the first step in managing asbestos safely.
FAQs
- Does asbestos have to be removed before demolition?
- Yes. WHS Regulation requires all asbestos containing materials must be removed before demolition to avoid breathing in the dangerous fibres. A fully licensed asbestos assessor must always carry out air monitoring needs upon demolition, so you can also get a clearance certificate once the job is done.
- How long does asbestos stay in the air if disturbed?
- Asbestos fibres can stay in the air for 48 to 72 hours. Since they are very light, they can float for long periods of time especially in a room with constant air currents.
- How do you clean after asbestos removal?
- Avoid activities that will cause the fibres to stay in the air such as vacuuming or sweeping. Instead, you can wet the area, mop and wipe up the dust or use a HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) vacuum approved for use with asbestos fibres. Make sure to confirm with a licensed asbestos assessor if your property is good to occupy again after asbestos removal.