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Safe Environments is a multi-specialist consultancy operating in the building, construction and property management industries. Our consultants are experts in building materials, ergonomics, occupational hygiene and occupational health & safety. our core services include:

  • Property Safety Risk Inspections & OHS Compliance Audits
  • Asbestos Registers, Inspections & Surveys
  • Hazardous Materials and Lead Paint Management
  • Slip Resistance Testing & Consulting
  • Ceramic Tile & Natural Stone Testing & Consulting

As leaders in the field we are active on Australian and International Standards, present at scientific conferences on current research and regularly provide independent expert reports for legal proceedings.

We pride ourselves in providing innovative and pragmatic solutions to identify assess and control property risk and our testing services focus on client needs and expectations in a timely manner. If you have any queries, please contact us to assist you managing property risk.

 

Safe Environments News

Identifying Asbestos in Soil - 29 May 09

Identifying the type and nature of the asbestos in the soil is critical to assessing the risk and forming appropriate control measurements and management plans. Asbestos soil testing can confirm the presence of asbestos in soil however the sampling technique is critical as asbestos in soil is not homogenous.  Read More >>>  

Water Absorption Testing - 29 May 09

Water absorption testing standards AS4459.3, Determination of water absorption, apparent porosity, apparent relative density and bulk density provides the means to classify ceramic tiles along with their method of manufacture according to AS 4662 Ceramic tiles - Definitions, classification, characteristics and marking. Read More >>>  

Ceramic Tile Classification & Requirements - 29 May 09

Ceramic tiles are classified according to their method of manufacture which is both dry pressed or extruded and their water absorption characteristics. The classification then determines the physical and chemical properties required when tested to AS 4459 Methods of sampling and testing ceramic tilesRead More >>>