Can We Collect Samples Ourselves?
Yes, you can, and if you would like to do that, give us a call first on 1800 841 794. We will go over the correct safety procedures to take the sample. Before you do this, you should first consider the following:
- You will likely need to go and get some equipment first such as a P2 mask;
- If you don’t apply appropriate controls, you will put yourself or others at risk of asbestos exposure;
- Friable asbestos material (soft, crumbly) should always be sampled by a professional;
- You will have to transport the sample to the lab who will have higher charges for people that walk in off the street than for their regular clients; and
- You will have no documentation of the materials location, extent, condition or any further actions needed.
If you’re in Melbourne, take advantage of our professional asbestos testing service. This is great value compared to the costs and time involved in doing it yourself. As an added plus you’ll know the job is done safely and without possible contamination of the samples.