Welcome to Identifibre

Identifibre Pty Ltd is here to assist organizations meet their compliance requirements under the Victorian Government's Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007.

To achieve this aim Identifibre offers services in the field of asbestos consulting and air monitoring services. These services encompass all aspects of asbestos hygiene management including:

• Asbestos Audit/Surveys and Risk Assessments
• Hazardous Materials Audit/Surveys
• Asbestos Sample Analysis
• Asbestos Air Monitoring during and following asbestos removal
• Clearance Certification on completion of removal works
• Project Management for all facets of asbestos hazard and risk abatement works

Our experienced qualified team of consultants provide a client focused approach to all projects. We have a demonstrated enviable record of prompt and reliable service delivered within an economical fee structure. All aspects of our organization are covered by our registered and accredited quality systems.

About Us

Identifibre Pty Ltd is a quality registered company established in 1993 principally as a consultancy service in the field of asbestos hazard and risk management. Our multidisciplinary professional team have recognised expertise in the fields of asbestos and hazardous materials management, occupational hygiene and risk management. Our principal team members have in excess of forty years experience in the asbestos management field.

Services Provided

Identifibre Pty Ltd offers services in the field of asbestos consulting and air monitoring services. These services encompass all aspects of asbestos hygiene management including asbestos surveys, air monitoring and supervision of removal works. We are experienced in project management of all facets of asbestos hazard and risk abatement works ranging from routine air monitoring to complex project management and asbestos surveys of entire sites. Our NATA accredited laboratory is a public testing facility.

Our client base includes all sectors of the economy and society, from major industrial organizations to small businesses, all levels of government including federal, state and local. Currently we are the principal supplier of asbestos services to in excess of 10 municipal councils. Our services are also available to individual home owners and tenants

Endorsements

Identifibre Pty Ltd holds registration with SAI Global as a "Quality Endorsed Company" under: AS/NZS ISO 9001-2000: Quality management systems - Requirements: and, has a NATA accredited laboratory for asbestos air monitoring and sample analysis.

Air Monitoring & Sample Analysis

Scope of Accreditation

Laboratory Accreditation Number: 15132

Identifibre Pty Ltd complies with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2005

Asbestos Fibre Counting

Estimation of airborne asbestos fibre by the membrane filter method described in the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission Guidance Note (2005) and Identifibre method No.1

Asbestos Identification

Qualitative identification in bulk samples

Analysis by Polarised Light Microscopy (including dispersion staining) techniques by the methods of - Identifibre method No.2

For the following determinations-

Amosite; Chrysotile; Crocidolite; Organic fibres; Synthetic mineral fibres

Synthetic Mineral Fibre Counting

Estimation of airborne synthetic mineral fibres using the membrane filter method described in the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission Guidance Note (1989) and Identifibre method No. 1 and 4

Volume Measurement (Air)

Survey Risk Assessment Services

Asbestos and hazardous materials surveys and risk assessments detail the location, condition and quantity of asbestos and other hazardous materials and assess any risk arising from the identified materials. The reports provided meet the requirements of the Victorian Government Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007.

Identifibre carries out assessments that meet the requirements of both Division 5 and Division 6 of the regulations. Division 5 assessments are general workplace risk assessments and Division 6 assessments are a requirement where refurbishment or demolition works are planned. Hazardous materials assessments are usually performed in conjunction with Division 6 assessments and generally include other materials such as synthetic mineral fibre, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) and lead based paints.

The survey involves the physical inspection of the site, collection of material samples and consideration of other relevant information. A comprehensive report is provided which provides the following information:

• Results of laboratory analysis of material samples collected.
• An asbestos and or hazardous materials register.
• A risk assessment of the potential for exposure of personnel to airborne asbestos or other hazards.
• Recommendations and priorities for control of hazards.
• Recommendations for future assessment activities.

These reports provide the information for development of an asbestos or hazardous materials management plan to ensure effective control of risk. The principal elements of a management plan include:

• Risk control strategies.
• An ongoing inspection programme.
• Labeling of asbestos containing materials for immediate identification.

Identifibre also offers a labeling service whereby we supply and install labels (see examples pictured)

Links

Asbestos FAQs

Victorian WorkCover Authority

Victorian Government Health Information - Asbestos in the Home

Victoria WorkCover Service Directory - Asbestos Removalists

Victorian Trades Hall Council Recognised Asbestos Removalist List

EPA Approved Tips

EPA Website

Asbestos Diseases Advisory Service of Australia

The National Occupational Health & Safety Commission

Australia has the highest incidence of mesothelioma in the world due to the extensive mining and use of asbestos. The Mesothelioma Center is an up-to-date resource for all mesothelioma issues ranging from mesothelioma disease to diagnosis options.

The Mesothelioma Center

Mesothelioma Symptoms

Organizations that Support Asbestos Awareness