ASBESTOS SAMPLE TESING

AARMS provides an asbestos testing service that allows you to discover whether asbestos is present in any suspected materials such as fibro, eaves, corrugated sheeting and vinyl etc. This service is open to both commercial and domestic customers.

AARMS only uses NATA accredited laboratory analysis.

STANDARD TURNAROUND TIME IS 48-72hrs FROM RECEIPT OF SAMPLE

Please note that there are precautions that you should take before attempting to sample any material that is suspected of containing asbestos, as certain materials will release asbestos fibres into the air when broken or disturbed.

The instructions below should be considered the minimum precautions you should take when sampling material suspected of containing asbestos. If in doubt, please call us on 61 7 3256 2302

If the material you are considering sampling looks like a sprayed finish, particularly if it is insulating material on pipework, boilers or ceilings, do not sample this yourself.

Special precautions are required for sampling this material. Disturbing lagging that contains asbestos is extremely dangerous and should only be carried by qualified individuals.

The instructions below should be considered the minimum precautions you should take when sampling material suspected of containing asbestos. If in doubt, please contact us.

• Dampen or wet the material.
• Use pliers, with the inside edges protected with a baby-wipe to break off a small thumbnail sized sample.
• Place the sample (and the baby wipe) into a sealable polythene bag - such as a sandwich bag.
• Place the bagged sample inside another sealable bag.
• Attach a label to the bag identifying the sample type (ceiling tile, fire board, etc) and your name and address.
• Seal the area of the sampled material with duct tape or paint to avoid fibre release.
• Clean any tools used with cold water

When you have your double-bagged sample, you may send (by courier) or bring it to us at Environmental & Laboratory Solutions (ELS), Suite 23, 14 Argyle St, Albion. QLD together with your payment of $90 including GST per sample: We prefer payment by direct deposit. PLEASE MAKE CHEQUES PAYABLE TO AARMS. ELSdoesaccept Credit Card Payments.

PLEASE NOTE: If you intend to deliver or send your sample(s) to AARMS, please download and fill out the PDF or Word.doc Sample form.

Results will be reported within 48-72 hours of sample receipt and cleared funds. Please contact us if you wish to have the results faster than this. The fastest time is 10-15hours however this will attract a surcharge. You will be given a laboratory report that identifies whether asbestos is present in the sample and also identifying the type of asbestos that's present. In most cases, asbestos containing materials can safely be left in place, as there will be little or no risk of fibre release.

Please ensure you follow the safety procedures detailed above