ADE has a large team of Licensed Asbestos Assessors and hazardous materials consultants based in Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane and Melbourne conducting asbestos testing, risk assessments and removal projects throughout Australia. We have our own laboratory in Sydney and the capacity to undertake and manage any project no matter the size or complexity.

The in-house NATA accredited laboratory is equipped with the latest range of analytical instruments ensuring that we are capable of responding to urgent situations, when required and providing clients with optimal results.

We also offer a 24 hours a day/7 days a week supervision service by our highly qualified, trained and appropriately licensed staff for all asbestos removal works.

All of our asbestos testing and assessment services integrate with your business’ current procedures and protocols, supporting you as you continue to hit your long and short-term targets. We are passionate about providing the right outcomes for our clients, and also for supporting safe and sustainable communities. To achieve these dual aims, we deploy teams of licensed asbestos surveyors and assessors with extensive experience in Occupational Hygiene, who will work directly with your business to provide tailored support in pursuit of your objectives.

Our Asbestos Services

• Asbestos Materials Surveys
• Asbestos Materials Laboratory Analysis / Testing
• Asbestos Inspections
• Asbestos Clearances
• Asbestos Enclosure Inspections
• Asbestos Remediation and Project Management
• Asbestos Removal
• Respiratory Equipment Fit Tests
• Asbestos Air Monitoring
• NATA accredited Laboratory Services

Hazardous Materials Services

• Hazardous Materials Surveys, Sampling and Laboratory Analysis
• Identification of Asbestos, Lead in paint, Lead in dust, Synthetic Mineral Fibre (SMF), Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs), and ozone depleting substances
• Lead Air Monitoring
• SMF Air Monitoring
• Asbestos and Hazardous Materials Clearance Inspections
• Hazardous Materials Remediation and Project Management
• NATA accredited Laboratory Services
• Respiratory Equipment Fit Tests
• Human Health Risk Assessments

ADE has officially been accepted as a Corporate Business Member to the Asbestos and Hazardous Materials Consultants Association (AHCA). The AHCA represents and supports Asbestos and Hazardous Materials Professionals and provides an opportunity for Consultants, Industry, Industry Associations, Charities, Community members and Regulators to come together to interact and share information and knowledge. The AHCA recognises that there is often a gap between official guidance and the realities of work on site and provides an opportunity to discuss the implementation of standards, regulation and guidance.  AHCA’s aim is to drive and encourage best practice through consultation and knowledge sharing, and ADE is excited to be a part of such an organisation. For more information, please see https://ahca.org.au/.

Accreditations

ADE’s Sydney Laboratory Services is ISO 17025 NATA accredited for tests such as:

• Qualitative Identification of Asbestos, SMF and Organic bulk samples
• Membrane Filter Method for Estimating Airborne Asbestos
• Lead by AES (microwave plasma) using in-house ESA-MP-O5