ASBE STOS TE STI N G IN GE E LON G

What is asbestos?
Asbestos is a term for a group of six naturally
occurring mineral fibres belonging to two groups:

Serpentine Group comprised of only chrysotile

(white asbestos)
Amphibole Group comprised of anthophyllite,
amosite (brown asbestos or grey asbestos),
crocidolite (blue asbestos), tremolite, and
actinolite.

Source: https://www.asbestossafety.gov.au
/asbestos-information
However, there are several things you should
know about the fibrous material industry in
Australia.

1. Asbestos test related rules

The examination is a need based on the new

government regulation that every house
suspected for the materials need to do
registration. In the middle of the process, there is
sometimes a part of the house that cannot be
identified visually.
2. DIY asbestos testing Brisbane

There is no such thing as a DIY sample testing.

The package only consists of some standard
protective equipment. The other thing included is
a lab certificate where you can have your sample
tested in the certain lab.

3. Beware of some untrained removalist

ACM industry is not the safest field. You still have

the risk of getting fraud. You can get some
information from your local council.
Here are some reasons why you need asbestos
testing Geelong for your property:

Fact #1: Your building may contain dangerous

friable and non-friable material

Fact #2: Health risks from fibre exposure

Fact #3: You are planning to do a renovation or

demolition jobs
How To Detect This Killer Material?

Different examination methods have been

performed to test the nearness of the substance,
and that test method may be largely used
depending on the type of matrix being analyzed.
Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM) is widely used
to quantify fiber concentrations of air tests. This
test is regularly performed at asbestos abatement
sites and can be applied for clearance testing,
personnel monitoring, and environmental
checking, for minor abatement projects.

Source:
http://asbestoswatchgeelong.com.au/asbestos-testing/