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  1. WHY YOU NEED ASBESTOS TESTING IN CANBERRA?

  2. Asbestos is the generic term for a number of fibrous silicate minerals.

  3. Asbestos Types

  4. Asbestos has many properties that once made it attractive to industry: • stability when heated • strength under tension • chemical resistance • water resistance or absorbency (depending on type of asbestos) • suitability for weaving and reinforcing • electrical resistance.

  5. The only way to tell whether building material within your house or commercial building contains asbestos is to undertake testing by an accredited laboratory to the Australian Standard AS 4964.

  6. How to Identify Materials That May Contain Asbestos? Generally, you can't tell whether a material contains asbestos simply by looking at it, unless it is labeled. If in doubt, treat the material as if it contains asbestos and leave it alone.

  7. You should take extra precautions when you believe your property contain ACMs. Seek help from a licensed professional to conduct an inspection before commencing any works that may disturb the suspected materials. Reference: https://www.asbestoswatchcanberra.com.au/asbestos-testing/

  8. A trained and accredited asbestos professional should take samples for analysis, since a professional knows what to look for, and because there may be an increased health risk if fibers are released. In fact, if done incorrectly, sampling can be more hazardous than leaving the material alone. Taking samples yourself is not recommended. Reference: https://www.epa.gov/asbestos/protect-your-family#professionals

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