Updated every 10 minutes of every day en-au Copyright: (C) Reed Business Information http://ferret.com.au http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Safe-Environments-301578/Safe-Environments-discuss-asbestos-fire-damage-issues-n848271 Safe Environments observe that asbestos fire damage is caused as a result of exposure to temperatures of about 1000 ºC. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Safe-Environments-301578/Safe-environments-provide-accelerated-wear-slip-testing-n846318 While slip testing results on new floor surfaces prior to installation indicates that the surface complies with HB 197 and the Building Code of Australia (BCA), the floor can become slippery in a short period of time. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Safe-Environments-301578/Safe-Environments-Slip-Test-Inspections-n845602 An architect and builder for a new commercial building in Sydney specified an R10 slip rating tile for a bathroom and toilet. Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Safe-Environments-301578/Asbestos-soil-assessment-services-from-Safe-Environments-n839634 Safe Environments asbestos consultants provide site inspections to assess potential asbestos in soil risks. The asbestos soil assessment is based on levels of hazard perceived by Safe Environments con Fri, 29 May 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Safe-Environments-301578/Safe-Environments-discuss-the-importance-of-asbestos-testing-n822737 According to Safe Environments, if there is a house built in Sydney before 1990, it is probable that the house will contain some form of asbestos material. Asbestos testing can identify potential asbestos containing materials within the house. Bonded asbestos when left and maintained in a good condition does not pose a health risk unless the asbestos containing material is deteriorated or disturbed such that it liberates fibres into the air. Tue, 24 Feb 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Safe-Environments-301578/Guide-to-slip-resistance-levels-for-pedestrian-surfaces-from-Safe-Environments-n822729 Slip resistance is a functional design issue. According to Safe Environments, ignorance of slip resistance compromises floor safety and insufficient specification, application and installation can exp Mon, 23 Feb 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Safe-Environments-301578/Safe-Environments-discuss-slip-resistance-testing-of-sealers-n822617 According to Safe Environments, the use of sealers on floor surfaces enhances the cleaning characteristics and reduces the likelihood of staining. However, the application of sealers may affect the sl Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Safe-Environments-301578/Safe-Environments-conduct-luminance-contrast-testing-n822430 Luminance contrast testing by Safe Environments can ensure that the building complies with disabled access requirements for visually impaired people. A large proportion of people who are visually impaired can distinguish variations in colour shades. Section 23 and 24 of the Disability Discrimination Act seeks to ensure that people with a disability have equal access to premises, good services and facilities. Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Safe-Environments-301578/Safe-Environments-conduct-asbestos-surveys-for-development-applications-n822133 Safe Environments assist home owners by providing asbestos surveys for development applications as required by Sydney Councils. Many houses in Sydney contain asbestos and care must be taken when refur Mon, 16 Feb 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Safe-Environments-301578/Safe-Environments-discuss-Australian-Slip-Test-Methods-for-floor-surfaces-n822124 Safe Environments discuss a number of Australian slip test methods. They are the Wet Pendulum Slip Test, Dry Floor Friction Slip Test, Wet Barefoot Slip Test and Oil Wet Ramp Slip Test. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Safe-Environments-301578/Safe-Environments-discuss-types-of-asbestos-inspections-n821454 Safe Environments provide three types of asbestos inspections that include location and assessment asbestos inspections (Type 1 and 2) along with demolition asbestos inspections (Type 3). Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Safe-Environments-301578/Safe-Environments-assess-slip-resistance-compliance-of-a-concrete-carpark-n820594 Safe Environments was commissioned to assess slip resistance compliance of a newly constructed concrete carpark. The multi storey carpark was constructed from concrete with a steel trowel helicopter finish that was sealed. Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Safe-Environments-301578/Safe-Environments-assess-sustainable-slip-resistance-n820533 Since many building codes throughout the world require safety measures, such as floors with sufficient slip resistance, to perform not less than they were required to achieve, this has implications for the architect when specifying a floor surface. The slip resistance of new surfaces can change by processes including installation, surface treatments, maintenance, wear and contamination. Safe Environments provide accelerated wear testing to assess sustainable slip resistance. Thu, 18 Dec 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Safe-Environments-301578/Safe-Environments-conduct-slip-testing-on-treated-terrazzo-n819320 Safe Environments were commissioned to conduct slip testing on a non slip treatment that was applied to a slippery terrazzo floor of a commercial building in North Sydney. The slippery terrazzo formed part of the external colonnade and a florist shop that is anticipated to be wet at times and was considered to afford a high risk of slipping. Tue, 2 Dec 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Safe-Environments-301578/Safe-Environments-concerns-on-R-rating-slip-test-n819226 According to Safe Environments, the differences between the R rating slip test and wet pendulum slip test is the interacting surfaces and the liquid medium within the system. The slip resistance of the surface was increased using an anti slip treatment which has added considerable cost to the initial ceramic tile installation. Mon, 1 Dec 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Safe-Environments-301578/Safe-Environments-consultants-provide-asbestos-clearance-inspection-n819189 An asbestos clearance inspection by a Safe Environments’ asbestos consultants provide assurance that an area is safe to occupy after asbestos removal has taken place. During the removal process an inspection of respirable asbestos fibres in the air (control monitoring) will assist in assessing potential asbestos exposure outside the work area and also provide an indication of the effectiveness of the control measures. Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Safe-Environments-301578/Asbestos-Testing-by-Safe-Environments-n819095 Asbestos Testing by Safe Environments makes it easy to identify, assess and control asbestos related health hazards within the built environment. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Safe-Environments-301578/Safe-Environments-conduct-onsite-slip-testing-n818739 During the handover stage of a refurbishment to a south west Sydney venue, slip testing identified that the ceramic tiles installed within the amenities did not meet the minimum slip resistance recommendations of Standards Australia HB 197. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Safe-Environments-301578/Safe-Environments-evaluate-non-slip-and-anti-slip-acid-etching-treatments-n818686 The effectiveness of non slip or anti slip acid etching treatments is dependent on the chemical resistance of the surface along with the porosity of the tile body, the strength of the solution, the length of time that the solution is applied and how many applications are applied. Safe Environments evaluate non slip or anti slip acid etching treatments to Australian slip resistance test methods. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Safe-Environments-301578/Safe-Environments-surveyors-to-assist-in-identification-of-asbestos-to-eliminate-health-risks-n818633 Safe Environments asbestos surveyors will assist identifying asbestos within customer’s property. Identifying asbestos is an important check on the property to ensure that the risk of asbestos related illness is minimised. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Safe-Environments-301578/Asbestos-Survey-by-Safe-Environments-n818357 An asbestos survey by Safe Environments will assist to identify asbestos containing materials in a building. The NSW OHS regulation requires that all buildings suspected of containing asbestos materials must have an asbestos survey conducted. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:00:00 GMT