Safeguard Your Employees – Avoid A Fine – Employ Professional Asbestos Contractors
Did you know - if you are repairing, removing or disposing asbestos you are required by law to employ professional, licensed asbestos contractors. Even general maintenance work must be carried out by skilled contractors.
Greater Understanding Has Led To Strict Legislation
Though an asbestos roof that has been well maintained has the potential to be in good order after a hundred years, the chances of there being more than a handful of roofs maintained to that level are very slim. Eighty – even ten – years ago people gave little thought to their asbestos roofs allowing them to weather and deteriorate with age as a matter of course. It is only in recent times that the full impact of this neglect is being realised.
Until recently it was also regarded as acceptable for individuals to knock down and remove their own asbestos walls, roofs and piping and electrical insulation materials , taking little to no precautions. With the wisdom of hindsight, the government has now introduced harsh new laws that govern the highly dangerous job of removing asbestos and its subsequent disposal , making it not only advisable but mandatory to bring in professional asbestos removal contractors.
Our Professional Standards Are Guaranteed
As an asbestos removal contractor holding membership with the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA) and fully compliant with NOHSC 2002 (2005) standards, we guarantee our professionalism and our high level of expertise in undertaking all procedures relating to the safe handling of asbestos.
First we assess your premises and advise you of the condition of your roofing material. Sometimes, the less desirable process of removal and disposal is required. This comes under the strict guidelines of the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Occupational Health and Safety authority and WorkCover.
If your roof is in a repairable condition it is safest to leave it in place and ‘encapsulate’ the material, thereby securing the fibres. We employ Insultec in the asbestos encapsulation process. This highly flexible and adhesive waterproof membrane binds the fibres and secures the surface against further weathering and decay, adding another 15 years of maintenance free life.
For further information on the side effects of incorrectly handling asbestos, and for all relevant information, contact the Asbestos Disease Society of Australia.
As asbestos contractors who will provide you with peace of mind, we encourage you to contact us on 1300 725 988 or fill out the form to the right of this page.
