Asbestos Testing

Suspicious about asbestos hazards at your property? EAPL's NATA accredited laboratory can confirm or deny the presence of asbestos in your suspect building material. Collecting the sample is easy to arrange, EAPL can assist with on-site sampling or you can collect the sample yourself. If you need assistance on how to sample safely, purchase an EAPL asbestos sampling kit, it comes with 1 free test included in the price.

Purchase Asbestos Sample Kit + Testing

Understanding Asbestos Hazards

Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous silicate mineral that was once popular in construction because of its heat resistance and durability.

The fibre has now been identified as a potent carcinogen, which can lead to lung diseases such as asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma if inhaled.

Although phased out in the 1980s, asbestos can still be found in buildings built between the 1920s and 1990s (Australia was one of the highest users of asbestos per capita). Asbestos is detected in over 3000 applications, for example: insulation, flooring, roofing, and textured paints.

If you suspect a building contains asbestos, it’s important to organise NATA-accredited inspection services to confirm its presence so you can manage the associated risks. EAPL provides professional asbestos sampling and analysis in NATA accredited laboratories.

Why Test for Asbestos?

Protecting Your Family

Was your home built before the 1980s? It may contain asbestos. If you’re suspicious about asbestos in your home, it’s best to get the material tested to ensure the health and safety of your family. As well as the asbestos testing, EAPL can offer optional sampling kits for safe sampling if required.
Safe Renovations

If you’re an avid renovator in Australia, you’ll know asbestos can be an issue during the rebuild. Testing before you conduct renovations or repairs prevents the release of asbestos fibres into the air. We offer asbestos identification to confirm the nature of your building product and allow your project to move forward.
Occupational Hygiene

As a PCBU, you have a responsibility to keep your employees and contractors safe at work and in their associated environments. Manage WHS risks by proactively testing for asbestos. We can come to your site to manage removalists, survey for suspected building materials and analyse any samples taken during the survey.

How to Sample Asbestos

1 Decide who is taking the sample

Depending on your level of experience with asbestos management you may already know how to safely sample asbestos. If you are not confident, you can order sample collection kit which comes with instructions for safe sampling of suspected materials. Alternatively, EAPL can come to your site and collect the sample for you. Please get in touch with us if you require our on site assistance.

2 Place your order

If you have decided you need a sampling kit you'll need to order and wait for it to arrive before sampling. The kit contains all you'll need - instructions, P2 flat fold face mask, grip lock polythene sample bags and return envelope. The price of the kit includes testing of one sample, if you have more than one sample you'll need to order additional tests to make sure every sample is tested. If you not sampling with our kit just make sure to order a test for every sample you collect.

3 Safely sample

Once you have safely collected your sample (doesn't need to be bigger than a 50c piece) make sure its double bagged so it can be safely handled in transit. The Chain of Custody must be completed and returned to us with your samples. Please deliver or post samples to our laboratory: Unit 6, 35 Sustainable Ave, Bibra Lake, WA 6163.

Download Chain of Custody (CoC)

4 Receive test results

We operate from a NATA Accredited asbestos testing laboratory to ensure accurate, tracible, and defensible results. Our specialists will test your materials and send you a NATA-accredited certificate of analysis within 72 hours of receiving your sample.

EAPL Asbestos Sampling Kit

Place Your Order

Asbestos Test $66 inc GST

Sampling Kit + 1 Free Asbestos Test $88 inc GST

What do I need to order?

Example 1: I have 4 samples and do not require sampling assistance. You need to order 4 Asbestos Tests.

Example 2: I would like a Sample Kit and I have 4 samples, You need to order 1 Sample Kit & 3 Asbestos Tests.

If you are taking your own samples simply order a test for each sample you take. After placing the order, please deliver or post Chain of Custody form and double bagged samples to us.

If you are going to order a sampling kit the price includes 1 test. If you have more than 1 sample then you’ll need to include additional tests to make sure all your samples get tested. You’ll need to wait for us to send you the kit before you can sample your suspected material.

Add a Test

Add a Sampling Kit + 1 Free Test

Download Chain Of Custody

Download Chain Of Custody (CoC) form

Sample Delivery

Once your sample is correctly packaged, labelled and its associated CoC is filled in; you can mail your samples and completed CoC to EAPL. Alternatively, you can deliver to our reception or drop samples into the secured after hours sample collection box.

Email science@eapl.net.au

Telephone (08) 9494 2958

Location

Unit 6 35 Sustainable Ave Bibra Lake WA 6163