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I thought this was an important point from the Asbestos awareness website:
"Most people can’t tell whether building materials contain asbestos just by looking at them. Only scientific testing of a sample of material by an accredited National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) asbestos testing laboratory can confirm the presence of asbestos. For a NATA Lab List call 1800 621 666 or refer to their website at www.nata.com.au. When searching for an asbestos testing facility use a capital A in Asbestos."
No, I haven't had to use the service before @Andy_Mann. Perhaps another Workshop member can assist, or you can contact them directly.
Jason
@Jason, I contacted NATA & they were very quick to reply:
Apologies for the incomplete message, as much as I tried, I couldn't get around the formatting. 
Good morning John NATA does not undertake testing; NATA is an accreditation body and our role is to accredit laboratories that undertake testing. If you let me know which state in which you are located I will be able to provide details of relevant testing facilities. Kind regards
Then:
Hi John
There are 3 accredited asbestos laboratories in SA that should be able to assist you with your enquiries and their details are included below:
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> Bureau Veritas Minerals Pty Ltd
> Adelaide Geo-analytical
> 35-37 Stirling Street
> THEBARTON SA 5031
> CONTACT: Ms Kate Miller
> PHONE: (08) 8416 5334 FAX: (08) 8234 0355 MOBILE: 0404 470 812
> EMAIL: kate.miller@au.bureauveritas.com WEB SITE:
>
> Greencap - NAA PTY LTD
> Adelaide laboratory
> 12 Greenhill Road
> WAYVILLE SA 5034
> CONTACT: Ms Karin Thomson
> PHONE: (08) 8299 9955 FAX: (08) 8299 9954 MOBILE:
> EMAIL: Karin.thomson@greencap.com.au
> WEB SITE: www.greencap.com.au
>
> Health Safety Environment Australia Pty Ltd
> 193 Henley Beach Road
> Mile End SA 5031
> CONTACT: Ms L Ly
> PHONE: (08) 8152 0555 FAX: (08) 8152 0500 MOBILE: 0448 861 871
> EMAIL: lly@hseaustralia.com.au
> WEB SITE: www.hseaustralia.com.au
I am not sure if you are aware of the following website that may also provide some useful information on asbestos http://www.asbestos.sa.gov.au/
Kind regards
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I contacted Bureau Veritas Minerals Pty Ltd, their reply:
Hi John:
Thanks for your enquiry.
In general, house built bwteen 70s~90s has relatively high chance contain asbestos building material, e.g wall, floor, eaves, ceiling. etc. We are a NATA accredited asbestos identification lab, we can certainly test those samples for you if you are interested in find out.
I have attached forms for asbestos testing below should you decide to send samples to us for testing. Please complete them and send them back to me or attached with samples.
Sampling requirements: Sample should be double bagged using zig-lock bag, a small size of sample will be fine for the test (e.g 2cm x 2cm)
Cost for asbestos identification testing:
PLM test: $50.00+ GST per sample
TAT: 2 business days
Hope you it helps, please feel free to contact me if you have any other questions.
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So from my enquiries, there were a lot of surprises:
1 .. "In general, house built bwteen 70s~90s has relatively high chance contain asbestos". YIKES
2 .. There was no mention that an assessor could be sent, to appraise the risk of a domestic environment.
3 .. More surprising, was that they wanted homeowners to send them samples, but no advice on how to do it safely.
Having said that, I thought that $50 per sample was very reasonable.
I hope this helps
Many thanks for joining in the discussion and sharing your experience @Reno-girl. Much appreciated. We look forward to reading more of your posts soon. Perhaps you'd like to share the last project you worked on?
A very warm welcome to the Workshop community. We're rapt to have you join us. Please feel free to post whenever you need assistance with anything or have something to share.
Jason
