Company Profile
Identifibre is a quality endorsed company, accredited by the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) and SAI Global. Established in 1993 principally as a consultancy service in the field of asbestos hazard and risk management. Our multidisciplinary professional team have recognised expertise in the fields of asbestos and hazardous materials management, occupational hygiene and risk management. Our principal team members have in excess of forty years experience in the asbestos management field.
Identifibre also works together with sister company, Eva and Associates, to provide a wide range of OH&S services to a high standard.Â
Our Mission
Identifibre offers services in the field of asbestos and hazardous materials consulting and air monitoring services. These services encompass all aspects of asbestos and hazardous materials hygiene management including:
- Asbestos and Synthetic Mineral Fibre Air Monitoring
- Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis
- Visual Inspections/Clearance Certificates
- Division 5 Asbestos and Hazardous Materials in the Workplace Survey and Risk Assessments
- Division 6 Demolition / Refurbishment Asbestos and Hazardous Materials Survey and Risk Assessments
- Division 5 Reassessment Surveys
- Asbestos and Hazardous Materials Management Plans
- Asbestos and Hazardous Materials Consulting Services
We can help you understand the requirements of both the Occupational Health & Safety Regulations (VIC) 2017 and the Australian Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations 2011.
Our Team
Identifibre was established in early 1993 principally as a consultancy service in the field of asbestos hazard and risk management. Our multidisciplinary professional consultancy team have recognised expertise in the fields of asbestos management, occupational hygiene, risk management, applied chemistry, microbiology, geology and health education.
Our principal team members have in excess of forty years experience in the field, and have been instrumental in setting new standards and developing improved procedures in the asbestos abatement industry. Each of the team members has a demonstrated record of achievement in the asbestos abatement/management area and ongoing consulting relationships with many large corporate and government clients.
Our Clients
Our client base includes all sectors of the economy and society, from major industrial organisations to small businesses, all levels of government including federal, state and local. Currently we are the principal supplier of asbestos services to a number of municipal councils. Our services are also available to individual home owners and tenants.
The variety of clients includes but not limited to:Â
- Department of DefenceÂ
- CouncilsÂ
- Other Federal Government Departments
- Major Construction & Building Companies
- Project Management Companies
- Schools
- Hospitals
- Churches
- Domestic Properties
- Property Management Companies
- Body Corporate Organisations
- Other State Government Departments
- National Trust
- Universities and TAFE InstitutesÂ
Accreditations & Endorsements
National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) Endorsed Laboratory
National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) Endorsed Laboratory
NATA Laboratory Accreditation Number: 15132
Scope of Accreditation
Identifibre Pty Ltd complies with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017
SAI Global
SAI Global Accreditation number: QEC14282
Scope of Accreditation
Identifibre Pty Ltd complies with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015
Quality Management Systems
Identifibre Pty Ltd is accredited for the following scope;
The sampling and auditing of sites for the presence of asbestos, the laboratory identification of asbestos in building materials and the provision of estimation of airborne asbestos dust.
NSW Licensed Asbestos Assessor
Identifibre Pty Ltd has experienced NSW licensed asbestos assessors. Victorian regulations currently do not require an asbestos assessor licence, however with the harmonised WHS legislation throughout the rest of the country, this licence is also applicable in QLD/SA/TAS/NT. To be eligible for this licence you must be able to demonstrate you have carried out training (or have adequate experience) in the asbestos removal industry over the past two years.
Asbestos assessment and air monitoring are required during all friable (Class A) asbestos removal and for non-friable asbestos removal where a risk assessment indicates that airborne asbestos fibres may result from the removal activity.
WORK SAFELY AT HEIGHTS
Course Code: RIIWHS204D
Work Safely at Heights training is focused on fall prevention rather than fall arrest. It is designed to equip workers with the knowledge and skills to safely work in any height situation, primarily being aimed at general construction, maintenance, mining, large factories or other work situations where work is conducted in a place where a fall from one level to another is possible. The course outline involves;
- Regulations and legislation
- Australian Standards
- Risk assessment and hazard elimination
- Equipment selection and use
- Anchor systems, selecting solid and reliable anchorage
- Fall restraint systems, selection of equipment and correct use
- Work positioning systems, selection of equipment and correct use
- Fall arrest systems
- Using energy absorbing lanyards
- Correct use of ladders and ladder safety training
All consultants have successfully completed the Work Safely at Heights training and have a statement of attainment.
WORKING IN CONFINED SPACES
Course Codes: RIIWHS202D, MSAPMPER205C, MSAPMPER200C
Working in Confined Spaces course allows you to conduct a risk assessment and enter a confined space to conduct work. The course outline involves;
- Identifying confined spaces
- Identification and control of hazards
- Australian Standards and relevant legislation
- Roles and responsibilities of management and employees
- Case studies
- Risk assessments and hierarchy of hazard controls
- Work to a confined space permit
- Work site policy and procedures
- Write work plans and risk assessments
- Lockout and tag out methods of isolation
- Fall protection equipment
- Practical entry into a confined space
- Safety and emergency procedures
All consultants have successfully completed the Working in Confined Spaces training and have a statement of attainment.
Australian Institute of Occupational Hygiene
The overall objective of the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygiene is to help ensure that workplace health hazards are eliminated or controlled. It seeks to achieve this by:
- Promoting the profession of occupational hygiene in industry, government and the general community.
- Improving the practice of occupational hygiene and the knowledge, competence and standing of its practitioners.
- Providing a forum for the exchange of occupational hygiene information and ideas.
- Promoting the application of occupational hygiene principles to improve and maintain a safe and healthy working environment for all.
- Representing the profession nationally and internationally.
All consultants are associate members of the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygiene.
Master Builders Association
Work Safely in the Construction Industry – White Card
The ‘White Card’ is a term used to describe the nationally-recognised plastic card required by all on-site construction workers in Australia. It is issued by state and territory governments following successful completion of the construction induction course ‘Work Safely in the Construction Industry’, commonly known as White Card training.
All consultants have completed the ‘Work Safely in the Construction Industry’ (White Card) training or the previous format Red Card.
Faculty of Asbestos Management of Australia & New Zealand
FAMANZ provides a professional home for practitioners providing services to the asbestos industry including: occupational hygienists, asbestos removal contractors, environmental consultants, asbestos assessors/surveyors, property managers, demolition contractors, recycling industry operators, disposal contractors, suppliers and allied industries.
The aim of FAMANZ is to:
- Minimise exposure to airborne respirable asbestos fibres for workers and the general public
- Pursue excellence for all that who practise in the asbestos assessment, management and abatement professions
- Establish, develop and maintain standards of competence in asbestos assessment, management and abatement
- Act as guardians of professional standards and ethics in the profession of asbestos assessment, management and abatement
All consultants are technical or full members of the Faculty of Asbestos Management of Australia & New Zealand.
