What is Asbestos?

Commonly known as (fibro' and derived from natural minerals, asbestos was formerly popular due to its flexibility, strength and insulating properties. There are three main types of asbestos typically found in Brisbane properties:

- White Asbestos (Chrysotile) - These asbestos fibres are curled and less sharp, however they can still lead to the onset of asbestos related diseases. Exposure to this type of asbestos typically occurs industrially from material like corrugated roof sheets.

- Brown Asbestos (Amosite) - This African asbestos breaks info fibres that are similar to long, jagged needles. Brown asbestos is considerably dangerous if inhaled and is commonly found in thermal insulation products and ceiling tiles.

- Blue Asbestos (Crocidolite) - Most common in Australia, this type of asbestos is considered the most dangerous. Found in a variety of locations, it's easily breakable and can deteriorate rapidly, releasing dangerous asbestos fibres into the air.

Why is Asbestos Dangerous?

Every year, all over the country, asbestos diseases affects Australian lives. The moment asbestos becomes damaged, small fibres are released into the air and can lodge themselves in your lungs. Inhaling just a small amount of hazardous asbestos fibres can cause the onset of a number of diseases. These include cancer, asbestosis and pleural disease. Removing asbestos material incorrectly can release fibres into the air and pose as a serious health risk. Unqualified tradespeople don't have the technology and skills required to remove asbestos safely and remove the danger. It is important that you remove this dangerous material professionally and call SAFE Asbestos.

SAFE Asbestos provide the following Services:

- Asbestos Management Plans (AMP's)
- Full & Partial Demolitions (asbestos present or not)
- Asbestos Emergency & 24/7 Makesafe Works
- Asbestos Inspection Reports (AIR's)
- Asbestos Consulting
- Asbestos Audits
- Asbestos Testing (core sampling)
- Asbestos Roof Removal & Replacement
- EPA Licensed Collections & Transportation of Dangerous Materials
- Lead Paint Audits (LPA's)
- Asbestos removal (internal & external materials)
- Asbestos Remediation
- Site Decontamination
- Asbestos Air Monitoring

SAFE Asbestos are your first and correct choice for any Asbestos Removal project. We are proven industry leaders in the safe and professional removal and disposal of all types of asbestos materials. We undertake both simple and complex projects, large and small in residential, commercial, civil and industrial locations. We also regularly undertake government projects for the defence, health and education departments.