About Soil Contamination (Remediation)
We specialise in removing contaminated soils (soil remediation) in Queensland. Our team has experience dealing with asbestos contamination and can also manage other contaminants like lead and PFAS.
Breathe Easy Asbestos Removal (B.E.A.R.) and Demolition has the experience and tools to tackle surface contamination, illegal dumping, underground utilities, and large soil projects. Our company works closely with a team of Licensed Asbestos Assessors and Occupational Hygienists who can help ensure that we meet Remediation Action Plans (RAP) and Environmental targets.
We have over 60 years of combined experience. As one of Queensland’s most trusted companies, you’re in expert hands, which gives you peace of mind.
What Do I Need Soil (Remediation)?
Soil can become contaminated with asbestos in different ways. For example, Legacy Asbestos contamination is sites with pre-date asbestos safety law changes. Other reasons for contaminated soils include illegal dumping and landfilling of asbestos waste and unintended discoveries during or after demolitions, renovations, construction, and civil works. And weather due to recent works or legacy asbestos
Runoff from asbestos roofs, guttering, drainage, and deteriorated A.C.M.s can shed fibres into the surrounding soil. Finally, Australia has naturally occurring mineral deposits of asbestos in the ground.
If there is a reason the site might have hazardous asbestos in the soil or you intend to excavate on a site with a history of A.C.M.s, it is necessary to sample, test, and identify. Contamination in soils is not always visible; even trace amounts can kill. That’s why it is imperative to know what is in your soil.
That’s where Breathe Easy Asbestos Removal (B.E.A.R.) and Demolition come in. Our experienced team conducts the complex process of removing asbestos-contaminated soil with the highest regard for safety.
What Is Soil Remediation?
Soil remediation is restoring or improving the quality of contaminated or degraded soil.
Contamination can occur due to various activities, including industrial processes, mining, agriculture, improper waste disposal, construction, and accidental spills. The soil may contain heavy metals, organic pollutants, pesticides, and other harmful substances.
Soil remediation aims to reduce or eliminate contaminant concentrations in soil. It makes the soil safe for health and the environment. The need and scope of remediation works.
Remediation Action Plans and Environmental Impact Assessments often dictate it.
How We Resolve the Issue
Removing asbestos-contaminated soil is a specialised and regulated process. During soil contamination removal, we take specific steps to ensure the safety of workers and the surrounding environment.
These include:
Our team conducts a thorough assessment to determine the extent of asbestos contamination in the soil. We identify the type of asbestos present and assess the risk of fibre release.
We establish a restricted work zone and put in place measures to control dust and fibres.
Our team excavates the contaminated soil, taking measures to minimise dust generation. We use proper machinery and equipment to avoid damaging the soil containment. We also use them to avoid releasing asbestos fibres.
Our professionals transport the excavated soil in leak-proof, labelled containers. They then take it to an approved disposal facility.
We conduct air monitoring during and after removal to ensure that asbestos fibre levels are within acceptable limits. We also implement controls, such as wetting the soil, to minimise airborne fibre release.
Documentation
Once we complete the soil contamination (remediation) process, we provide detailed records of the removal process. They include the quantities of soil removed, disposal manifests, and air monitoring results. We also follow regulatory reporting requirements.
This guarantees that we complete the job to meet the highest standards. If you’re looking for soil contamination remediation, contact us today!
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Benefits Of Our Services
Removing asbestos-contaminated soil and remediation provides several significant benefits, primarily centred around safeguarding health and the environment.
- Asbestos fibres, when airborne, can be inhaled and pose serious health risks, including lung diseases and cancer. Removing asbestos-contaminated soil helps reduce the potential for exposure to these harmful fibres, protecting the health of workers, nearby residents, and the general public.
- Removal of asbestos-contaminated soil is often a necessary step for redeveloping contaminated sites. Cleaning the area allows for safe and sustainable land use, contributing to urban revitalisation and economic development.
- Contaminated soil can contribute to water pollution by leaching pollutants into groundwater or surface water. Soil remediation prevents or reduces this pollution, protecting water quality. You will also have a cleaner and healthier environment.
- Remediation of contaminated sites can increase property values by making the land suitable for development or resale.