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Hazardous Materials such as: asbestos, synthetic
mineral fibres (SMF), polychlorinated biphenyl's (PCB) materials,
lead based paint systems and ozone depleting substances (eg CFC's)
may be present in buildings and other structures constructed before
the early to mid 1980's.
These hazardous materials can present a serious health risk to workers
in the workplace, if they are not maintained in a good and stable
condition and appropriate procedures are not in place.
Hazardous Materials legislation, guidelines and codes place obligations
on property owners, property managers and occupiers of the workplace,
employers, employees and others.
Property owners, property managers and occupiers have responsibilities
with respect to the control of hazardous materials in their workplace.
These responsibilities include:
Identification of hazardous materials;
Risk assessment and prioritisation of hazardous materials;
Preparation of a register of the types, condition and location
of hazardous materials;
Label hazardous materials;
Development of an hazardous materials management plan or
procedures;
Regular inspections of the hazardous materials;
Implementation of appropriate risk control measures to
ensure that workers, contractors and others are not exposed to these
hazardous materials within their workplace.
These controls may include (i) removal, (ii) enclosure behind barriers,
(iii) encapsulation / sealing and (iv) safe work procedures and
management;
Provision of information to staff, tenants and contractors
through training, induction and awareness;
Record keeping
The key questions property owners, managers and employers should
know about hazardous materials:
Are hazardous materials present in the building or workplace?
Are the hazardous materials labelled?
Do the hazardous materials pose any health risk to the
occupants?
Is there any remedial action required (eg; removal or repair
of any damaged asbestos material)?
Has an hazardous materials management program been developed
and implemented for the building?
SERVICES & EXPERIENCE
Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd personnel
are highly qualified and experienced in hazardous materials management
and can provide the following services:
Hazardous materials surveys (audits)
Risk assessments
Development of hazardous materials management plans or procedures
Air monitoring for asbestos, SMF and lead.
Preparation of technical specifications for hazardous materials abatement works
Project management of hazardous materials and asbestos abatement projects
Assistance in the tendering process
Provision of advise on risk control strategies, cost estimates
and reputable licensed asbestos removal contractors
Laboratory analysis
For further information regarding hazardous materials management
contact:
Nabil Makram on 0419 129 038 or
Simon Butterfield on 0419 403 543.
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