Sampling
The only way to confirm if a product contains asbestos is to sample and analyse the material by a NATA accredited and approval laboratory. We offer 24 hour turn around on urgent samples with a full laboratory report detailing the results and what type of asbestos is present.
Options for asbestos sampling is that we send a qualified Licensed Asbestos Assessor to site to take the sample for you or a sample can be dropped into our local office. Collecting a sample for asbestos identification involves taking safety precautions and must be handled with care.
Here is our step-by-step guide on how to take a sample:
- Ensure you are wearing a P2 safety mask, these can be brought at your local hardware store.
- Wet the material to supress any potential dust.
- Carefully collect a sample using hand tools only. A chisel and hammer are recommended for most situations. The recommend sample size is roughly the size of a 20c piece.
- Place the sample in a Ziplock bag, labelled with the correct property address and where the sample was taken from. Ensure to double bag the sample with a second Ziplock bag.
- After sampling, you should ensure to seal any broken edges or holes using a PVA glue or clear spray paint to encapsulate any potential dust fibres.
Asbestos awareness healthy house checklist
All Clear Group carries out asbestos air monitoring and testing services in accordance with the document entitled Guidance Note on the Membrane Filter Method for Estimating Airborne Asbestos Fibres 2nd Edition [NOHSC: 3003 (2005)].
Identifying Asbestos by engaging a licensed assessor is important to ensure that the risk of asbestos-related illness is minimised. Identifying asbestos cannot be confirmed by a visual examination, and samples of the suspected material must undergo testing at a laboratory using a microscope.
Contact All Clear Group and our asbestos assessors will assist identifying asbestos within your property.
