Asbestos Inspection
An asbestos inspection determines if asbestos-containing material (ACM) is present in a building or structure.
HSE Australia conducts compliant asbestos inspections, sampling and laboratory analysis so property owners and PCBUs can:
- Confirm any risk
- Meet legal obligations
- Make informed decisions before renovation, demolition or ongoing site management
If asbestos is assumed to be present, it legally must be treated as if it is until confirmed otherwise. A thorough asbestos inspection will give you that clarity.
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What is an asbestos inspection?
An asbestos inspection is a systematic assessment of a property to identify if asbestos containing material is:
- Present
- Where it is located
- What condition it is in
Our qualified Asbestos Consultants and Hazardous Material specialists will:
- Visually inspect all accessible areas
- Review your existing asbestos registers, if available
- Take representative samples, intrusive or non-intrusive
- Arrange laboratory analysis in our NATA-accredited lab
Issue a comprehensive asbestos inspection report outlining fibre identification and count
Asbestos Specialists
An commercial asbestos inspection needs to be carried out when:
- Renovation or demolition is planned
- A property was built before 2004
- An asbestos register needs to be updated
- A commercial property changes ownership or tenancy
- Damage, deterioration or disturbance is suspected
We always recommend an asbestos inspection as part of a comprehensive Risk Assessment process.
(*Please note that additional costs may apply for 24/7 testing and 24hr reporting)
HSE Australia is Your Partner of Choice for Asbestos Inspection of commercial properties in Australia.
For over 15 years HSE Australia is inspecting potentially Asbestos containing properties for commercial clients and government. Our team of qualified and experienced specialists review existing Asbestos registers and create new ones, they take and analyse samples, and help manage removal projects. Get in touch for an individual quote.
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Asbestos Inspection
An asbestos inspection provides property owners and businesses with certainty. It protects workers, tenants and contractors, as well as PCBUs as the duty holders.
If you suspect asbestos may be present, need a commercial asbestos inspection, or an updated asbestos inspection report, contact HSE Australia for an individual quote and scope.
Frequently asked Questions
Health Safety Environment Australia
What types of properties need asbestos inspections?
Any building that predates the 2004 asbestos ban should be inspected.
Asbestos inspections commonly apply to:
- Commercial and industrial buildings
- Government and defence facilities
- Schools, healthcare, and hospitals
- Warehouses and industrial manufacturing plants
- Residential properties with renovation works planned
What does an asbestos inspection involve?
Asbestos Inspection Process
Step-by-Step Process
What Happens
Why It’s Important
Site Review
Site walk-through and document/record review
Identifies suspect or known material
Sampling
Representative material samples are collected
Confirms the presence of any ACM
Lab Analysis
Fibre identification and counting conducted at our NATA-accredited laboratory
Verifies presence of ACM, type, and content
Reporting
Comprehensive asbestos inspection report is issued
Supports compliance and management decisions
Who is qualified to carry out an asbestos inspection?
Only a competent and accredited asbestos assessor should conduct an inspection.
HSE Australia’s asbestos consultants are certified specialists with over 15 years of experience across commercial, government and sensitive environments.
We also assist with:
- Asbestos register audits and surveys
- Asbestos removal project management
- Re-inspections and register updates
- Fibre counting and laboratory analysis
If dust stays airborne and workers can inhale it, silica monitoring should be conducted.
Is an asbestos inspection a legal requirement in Australia?
Under WHS regulations, workplaces built before 2004 must have an asbestos register if asbestos is suspected, present or likely to be present.
If refurbishment or demolition is planned for the site, inspection and identification has to be completed before any work can start.
Failing to inspect not only breaches legislation, but can expose workers and organisations to serious health consequences.
How long does an asbestos inspection take?
The time it takes to complete an asbestos inspection will depend on the property size and the complexity of the site's layout.
- Small commercial sites may take a few hours
- Large or multi-storey facilities can take longer, especially if intrusive sampling is needed