Asbestos Watch Geelong

Undertaking asbestos testing is the only way to prove whether a material contains asbestos or not. Our contractors will conduct a thorough asbestos inspection at your premises. Our primary goal is to ensure the highest degree of safety and compliance when performing any type of asbestos testing job.

Roofs are the “must-have” part of a building. Roofs will protect you from heat, from the sun, rain, cold weather, and wind. However, you need to be cautious of what the roof is made of, especially if you have an old building. In Australia, asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) are widely used (especially before 1990) in the roof of commercial, residential and industrial properties.

Since December 31, 2003, Australia has banned all products containing asbesos throughout Australia. But the ban does not apply for buildings installed before that. Asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) were extensively used in domestic buildings since 1980s. Thus, buildings built before 1980 are most likely to contain fibres.

There are still a lot of buildings in Australia that have asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). The laws required that ACMs, in a living or work space, are identified to esnure everyone’s safety. If a building is likely to contain fibrous materials, the property manager or owner has a responsibility to ensure that the materials are well-documented.