We are a team of scientists and engineers, and we aim to provide pragmatic and innovative solutions to our clients. We assist our clients throughout the project and provide support till the completion of the project.You are probably aware of the dangers of asbestos, and we assume that is why you are here to take some action towards minimising your risk.
Asbestos is a mineral silicate belonging to amphibole and serpentine type mineral forming rocks that were mined and used in various buildings and structures due to their heat resistant, robust, flexible, and waterproofing properties.
When asbestos in this built environment deteriorates asbestos fibres are released, hence posing a health risk.
All asbestos surveys and Asbestos Inspections must be undertaken only by a competent person or a Licensed Asbestos Assessor.
Visual confirmation of asbestos is a BIG NO. So beware, if your contractor or a friend tries to pose their ‘expertise’ on you – STOP listening to them and get a sample tested, because, the health risks from asbestos outweigh the benefits by far.
One must take a preventative and proactive approach when dealing with asbestos. Once the Bonded Asbestos is damaged and made loose and friable, it is difficult to contain and it travels to other parts of the premises via foot traffic, air movements and material cross-contamination. If you are a person in control of a workplace or premises (PCBU), you should organise for Asbestos Testing to be undertaken.
The above is only a handful of situations, but there can be many. You can book an inspection with a professional consultant from K2 Consulting Group. Alternatively, send us your samples and we can undertake asbestos testing in Sydney and issue you with a NATA accredited laboratory report.
Our typical Asbestos Survey involves visiting the property, careful survey of the condition of the material (bonded or friable asbestos), collection of asbestos samples with appropriate sampling techniques and asbestos analysis at a NATA accredited laboratory. All our asbestos survey in Sydney is undertaken in accordance with the WHS Regulation 2017.
After the completion of the asbestos survey, a detailed asbestos report otherwise called the asbestos Hygienist Report is prepared. K2 Consulting Group can complete a comprehensive asbestos survey and prepare a report before the commencement of demolition (Pre-Demolition Surveys) or renovations. Before demolition, a comprehensive pre-demolition survey must be undertaken to avoid any cross-contamination of asbestos to soils and also to minimize any future financial, health and legal risks from accidental discovery or exposure of asbestos to the residents or contractors.
Asbestos should always be dealt with extreme care and caution and all asbestos works are recommended to be undertaken by licensed professionals. Asbestos surveys should be undertaken by licensed and trained asbestos professionals such as a Licensed Asbestos Assessor or an Occupational Hygienist. Typically, they have years of experience in undertaking Asbestos Survey in various building types and asbestos forms. K2 Consulting Group undertakes asbestos surveys in Sydney and has a Team of Trained Asbestos Consultants.
K2 Consulting group has a team of Occupational Hygienists who are experienced and trained to undertake Asbestos Inspections and asbestos assessments in residential and commercial premises.
We offer a lump sum fee for comprehensive Asbestos Report while sometimes we may charge you based on the number of samples, as it depends on the nature of your project. The cost of the Asbestos Testing for a comprehensive report may vary based on the size of the property and the number of rooms and the time it takes to complete the survey and prepare a comprehensive report. Talk to us about your project and we can assist you with a quote.
We recommend that you undertake a pre-demolition survey to ensure that all asbestos materials in the buildings are identified and removed by a licensed asbestos removalist before the demolition of other structures. K2 Consulting group has assessors and hygienists who can assess and issue Asbestos Clearance Certificates.
Asbestos inspection and asbestos testing form a crucial part of building works, whether you are renovating the building or undertaking complete demolition works. Any asbestos, if not identified properly can make its way to the soil through poor material handling practices and the problem has then shifted to a bigger scale, where you must manage asbestos in soils. It is best to engage a Licensed Asbestos Assessor or an Occupational Hygienist independent of the Asbestos Removalist or the Demolition Contractor so that you can obtain an unbiased opinion about the asbestos removal works.
At K2 Consulting Group, we offer tailored solutions to our clients when it comes to pre-demolition surveys. We undertake a comprehensive asbestos survey of the building materials and work with the demolition contractor to ensure that the knowledge transfer occurs in a seamless pattern.
Asbestos Test Kits have been popular among the DIYers and we receive numerous enquiries if we supply one or if an asbestos test kit can be sourced from Bunnings. There is no such kit that is available on the market that can tell you whether asbestos is present in your building or not. The only way to confirm the presence or absence of asbestos is via accredited laboratory testing.
Pre-Demolition Surveys are essential for identifying and managing hazardous materials before any building demolition. These surveys ensure the safety of workers, compliance with regulations, and the protection of the environment. At K2 Consulting Group, we specialize in comprehensive pre-demolition HAZMAT surveys, providing accurate assessments and tailored solutions for a safer demolition process.
We work with reputed asbestos removalists in Sydney and can assist you in choosing one who fits best for your project. Read more about How to choose an asbestos removalist in Sydney.
We provide other services such as preparation of Asbestos Registers, asbestos management plans, Asbestos Removal control plan, asbestos Occupational Hygienists supervision works, asbestos in soils assessment, asbestos risk assessments and independent asbestos advice.
Asbestos Test Kits have been popular among the DIYers and we receive numerous enquiries if we supply one or if a kit can be sourced from Bunnings.
Sometimes asbestos fragments are identified in or on soils from any legacy issues onsite. Asbestos in soils assessment is a staged process and often involves the assessment of soils for the presence or absence of asbestos.
When you engage K2 Consulting group our Environmental Consultants have a detailed meeting with you and/or your town planners to understand the desired outcome for the project. Once the objectives are set, we will undertake an environmental assessment as per the relevant guidelines and codes of practices. Upon completion of the environmental assessment for asbestos in soils, a comprehensive report will be prepared. Based on the extent of the assessment we may provide you with a Preliminary Site Assessment or a Detailed Site Investigation.
If asbestos in soils were detected and based on the severity of the risk (such as friability of asbestos or affecting neighbouring properties), we will then discuss the remediation options (clean up methods) with you.
After completion of the remediation of soils, Environmental Consultants at K2 Consulting Group will be able to assess the clean soils and issue you with a validation report (sometimes contractors refer this to as ‘clearance report’) which will then deem the area suitable for the proposed use.
You can engage K2 Consulting Group as an independent advisor, to supervise the remediation undertaken by the asbestos removalist, so you can be at peace that the processes are supervised by an expert Hygienist, thus eliminating any budget blowouts and ensuring you are compliant with all environmental requirements.
Our environmental consultants are accredited certified environmental practitioners (CEnvP) to undertake contaminated land investigations as required by the NSW EPA and local councils. We are also accredited licenced asbestos assessors and we offer a one-stop shop for all your advice related to asbestos in soils.
K2 Consulting Group offers asbestos inspection, asbestos register and asbestos testing services across Greater Sydney and other areas in NSW. Please feel free to contact us on 1800 523 000 and talk to one of our senior consultants.
Soils are referred to as contaminated when the concentration of contaminant is usually higher than the ambient concentrations. There may be naturally elevated concentration of contaminants while in most of the cases, there is an apparent source of contamination (point source).
Consultants at K2 Consulting Group are trained and experienced in the assessment and management of contaminated soils and groundwater. Our quick, effective and practical approach in contamination management puts us at the forefront of today’s emerging contamination management market.
Soils are referred to as contaminated when the concentration of contaminant is usually higher than the ambient concentrations. There may be naturally elevated concentration of contaminants while in most of the cases, there is an apparent source of contamination (point source).
Consultants at K2 Consulting Group undertake a systematic and exhaustive approach in classifying soils, as it can be a huge savings to the project if lesser quantity is sent to the landfill or waste recovery centre, while still meeting the regulations.
K2 Consulting Group utilises best-practice planning, collection, analysis and conduct human health risk assessment and site screening. K2 Consulting Group’s team of expert engineers ensure that regulatory requirements are met so that stakeholder risks are understood.
When Acid Sulphate Soil can be detrimental to the environment when exposed to atmospheric air through anthropogenic activities (excavation for construction purposes etc) or natural means (drainage of groundwater).
PFAS refers to Per & Poly Fluorinated Alkyl Substance which is a group of long chain fluorinated organic compounds used in various industrial applications. Australia and other leading nations have banned the usage of the PFAS containing chemicals.
Consultants at K2 Consulting Group are qualified lead auditors in Environmental Management Systems – ISO 14001:2015, Management Systems Auditing – ISO 19011:2018. We can assist your organisation in identifying various environmental risks.