Asbestos Air Monitoring in Adelaide
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The short answer
In South Australia,
an independent licensed asbestos assessor must do air monitoring before and
during licensed removal, for Class A and Class B work.
That is stricter than some states. Every licensed job we quote includes it.
Air monitoring is quoted on site.
About air monitoring in Adelaide
Air monitoring means pumps draw air through filters around the work area,
and the filters are checked for fibres.
It shows the work is staying contained.
Here it is not just for friable jobs.
Once removal is licensed work, Class A or Class B,
it is monitored by someone independent of the crew.
When air monitoring applies in South Australia
Class A work
- What it covers
- Friable and bonded asbestos
- Air monitoring before and during
- Required, by an independent licensed assessor
- Clearance by
- Independent licensed assessor
Class B work
- What it covers
- Bonded asbestos, more than 10 m²
- Air monitoring before and during
- Required, by an independent licensed assessor
- Clearance by
- Independent competent person or assessor
Unlicensed work
- What it covers
- Bonded, 10 m² or less per project
- Air monitoring before and during
- Not a licensed job
- Clearance by
- Area still cleaned before reuse
How we do air monitoring work
- 1
Before work
Background readings are taken before removal starts.
- 2
During work
Pumps run around the work area while the crew removes the material.
- 3
Results checked
Filters are analysed and results recorded.
- 4
Into clearance
Monitoring records sit alongside the clearance paperwork.
The asbestos rules in South Australia
Air monitoring for Class B too
In South Australia an independent licensed asbestos assessor must do air
monitoring before and during licensed removal,
for Class A and Class B work alike. That is stricter than some other states.
Class A or Class B
Bonded asbestos is set firm in cement sheeting.
Friable asbestos crumbles by hand. Class A covers friable and bonded asbestos.
Class B covers bonded only.
Licensed work means more than 10 m² of bonded asbestos,
or any friable asbestos.
Clearance before anyone moves back in
After Class A work, an independent licensed assessor does the clearance.
After Class B work, an independent competent person or assessor does it.
The area is only reoccupied after clearance.
At least 5 days notice
Licensed removalists notify SafeWork SA at least 5 days before licensed
removal starts. That wait sits inside our timing from the first quote.
What moves the price
Show the 4 price factors
- How long the removal runs
- Class A or Class B work
- Number of work areas
- Indoor or outdoor work
How it works, start to finish
One fixed quote, with independent air monitoring and clearance for licensed removal.
Quick chat. Tell us what you found and we tell you straight if it can wait.
Testing if needed. A small sealed sample goes to a NATA accredited lab for a clear answer.
Fixed quote. One written price for the work, the wrapping and the disposal.
Neighbours told. We let next door know what is happening, when, and for how long.
SafeWork SA notified. For licensed removal, SafeWork SA hears from us at least 5 days before work starts.
Independent air monitoring. An independent licensed assessor checks the air before and during licensed removal.
Removal. The area is sealed, sheets come out whole and damp, then double wrapped.
Independent clearance. Someone independent checks the area before anyone uses it again.
Waste to a licensed facility. Wrapped waste goes to a licensed facility and you keep the paperwork.
Air monitoring: your questions
Who does the air monitoring?
An independent licensed asbestos assessor, not the removal crew.
That independence is the point.
Does my small job need it?
If it is licensed work, yes.
That means more than 10 m² of bonded asbestos or any friable asbestos.
Smaller bonded jobs are not licensed work.
Can I see the results?
Yes. The records go with your clearance paperwork.
Why does SA need air monitoring for small jobs?
In South Australia,
an independent licensed asbestos assessor must do air monitoring before and
during licensed removal for both Class A and Class B work.
Some other states only ask for it on friable jobs.
So once a job is licensed work,
which means more than 10 m² of bonded asbestos or any friable asbestos,
air monitoring is part of it here.
What does a clearance certificate cover?
It confirms the work area is fit to use again after removal.
After Class A work, an independent licensed assessor does the clearance.
After Class B work, an independent competent person or assessor does it.
The area is only reoccupied once clearance is done.
Does SafeWork SA get told about my job?
For licensed removal, yes.
Licensed removalists notify SafeWork SA at least 5 days before work starts,
and that wait is built into our timing.
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