Wondering what defines an asbestos expert? Then read on to discover more!
are many specific concerns that may arise surrounding the issue of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). However, only a competent professional that has the necessary expertise and knowledge should handle these concerns.
The type of asbestos expert that you hire is based on the challenges that you are facing with asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) and the measures that should be taken to rectify the situation. When it comes down to asbestos-containing materials (ACMs), there are basically three asbestos experts you may require:
Competent Person
Chapter 8 of the Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011 specifies that a Competent Person must be engaged to identify asbestos and give advice on asbestos matters.
The WHS Regulations define a competent person to be someone who has acquired knowledge and skills to carry out the task through training, qualification or experience. This may mean that the competent person who can identify asbestos is:
- trained to handle and take asbestos samples, have the knowledge and experience to identify suspected asbestos, and be able to determine risk and controls measures
- familiar with building and construction practices to determine where asbestos is likely to be present
- Able to determine that material may be friable or non-friable asbestos and evaluate its condition.
- Quality Building Management has been undertaking asbestos audits and preparing Asbestos Management Plans for over 12 years. We only engage trained professionals. Our training system is the most comprehensive in the industry.
With Quality Building Management, you are dealing with asbestos experts. Call today to speak to an asbestos expert for a consultation on asbestos testing and advice and inspections.
