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The Stages of Asbestos Management
Stage 1: Asbestos Register and Management Plan If you manage or control a workplace, it’s your responsibility to ensure an asbestos register and management plan is prepared, maintained and kept at the workplace. An asbestos register is a visual and...
Do You Have Materials Containing Asbestos in Your Home?
Friable asbestos (FA) products have been commonly used in commercial and industrial settings since the late 1800s for fireproofing, soundproofing and insulation. Some friable products were also used in houses and may still be found in houses built...
What is Asbestos and Asbestos Containing Materials?
What is Asbestos and Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM)? It is a naturally occurring mineral found in the surface of the earth. It contains strong fibres that have excellent durability, fire resistance and insulating properties. Materials...
National Dictionary Of Building & Plumbing Terms
There are many online free resources to assist all building and design professionals in their practice. One that we like is The National Dictionary of Building and Plumbing Terms which combines terms and definitions from three different sources:...
Have you heard about Project Remediate?
What is project remediate? 'Project Remediate' is a three-year program launched this year by Construct NSW to help fix (remediate) potentially combustible cladding on eligible high-risk residential apartment buildings. What buildings are eligible?...
What is Australia’s Quality Framework?
When creating legislation and resources to enhance, establish and maintain quality across business and trade sectors, Australia follows a quality framework. Each body plays an important part in the overall quality infrastructure for the building...