HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Hazardous building materials including polychlorinated biphenyls PCBs, synthetic mineral fibres (SMF), asbestos containing materials (ACM) and lead paint are not only a serious health risk to occupants but also represent a potentially significant financial liability due to high management and disposal costs.

PCBs are blends of up to 209 individual chlorinated compounds and have been used as coolants and lubricants in transformers, capacitors, and other electrical equipment due to their heat resistance and good insulation properties. Products made before 1977 that may contain PCBs include old fluorescent lighting fixtures and electrical devices containing PCB capacitors, and old microscope and hydraulic oils.

Synthetic mineral fibres (SMF) include ceramic fibres, insulation glass wool, fibrous glass, rock wool, and slag wool. Exposure to airborne SMG has been associated with acute irritation of the skin, eyes, and upper respiratory tract and longer term health risks.

Asbestos is highly toxic, causing a range of lung diseases.

Hazardous building material surveys are undertaken prior to acquisition, in response to workplace concerns, and prior to renovations or redevelopment to minimise the risk to workers, neighbours, or occupants.

Dinglebird Environmental Pty Ltd provides services to local government authorities (LGS), facilities managers and property owners to monitor and manage hazardous building materials (HBM) in commercial indoor environments including offices, shops, trains, railway stations, warehouses and factories.