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Compliance with ISO/IEC 17025-2017: What You Need to Know

Understanding ISO/IEC 17025-2017: Ensuring Quality in Asbestos Analysis In the realm of asbestos analysis, adherence to standards is paramount to guaranteeing the accuracy and reliability of results. In this blog post, we'll explore the significance of the...

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NATA Accreditation: What It Means for Asbestos Analysis

Understanding NATA Accreditation: The Cornerstone of Reliable Asbestos Analysis NATA accreditation is a significant factor in ensuring the quality and dependability of asbestos analysis services. In this blog post, we will delve into the significance of NATA...

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Workplace Safety: Understanding Asbestos and Its Hazards

Asbestos in the Workplace: A Comprehensive Guide to Protecting Employees Potential asbestos exposure is a grave concern in various workplaces. Legislation regulates the need for assessment of workplaces, and, if required, implementation of control measures. In this...

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The Importance of Asbestos Analysis for Homeowners

Asbestos Analysis for Homeowners: Safeguarding Your Home and Health Asbestos, a mineral once commonly used in construction materials, can pose a significant health risk to homeowners. In this blog post, we'll explore why asbestos analysis is essential for homeowners...

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On-Site Mask Fit Services: Convenience and Safety Combined

On-Site Mask Fit Services: Enhancing Convenience and Safety Mask fit testing is a critical aspect of respiratory protection. In this blog post, we'll explore the advantages of on-site mask fit services and how they combine convenience and safety for various...

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Types of Respirators: Choosing the Right Protection

Understanding Respirators: Selecting the Right Protection for Your Needs Respirators are essential personal protective equipment (PPE) in various industries. In this blog post, we'll provide information on different types of respirators, their applications, and how to...

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Historical Uses of Asbestos

Asbestos has been used throughout the ages with archaeologists uncovering debris dating back to the stone age. Being resistant to high temperature asbestos has been used as strengthener in pottery to shrouds, as wicks for lamps, and cremation cloths for those being...

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Friable vs Non-Friable

Australian legislation defines a friable asbestos containing material as one which, when dry: 1. May be crumbled, pulverised or reduced to powder by hand pressure, or 2. Though through a work process may be crumbled, pulverised or reduced to powder by hand pressure....

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The Analytical Process

In Australia, all states and territories require that the analysis of asbestos be carried out by a laboratory NATA specifically accredited for the analysis of asbestos (or similar as approved). Initial examination of the sample is carried out under a stereo microscope...

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What is Asbestos?

Asbestos is the collective name for a range of minerals found in rocks. These minerals have been used extensively in various industries due to their remarkable properties, despite the hidden danger they pose. The asbestos minerals are often found in veins in the rock...

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