Asbestos Air Monitoring & Testing Services

JTA Health, Safety & Noise Specialists is one of Australia’s trusted experts in asbestos air monitoring, asbestos monitoring and sample testing. We make sure every project meets strict health, safety, and regulatory standards.

How JTA Can Help

At JTA we have qualified and licensed Asbestos Assessors and competent persons who have extensive experience gained on residential, commercial and industrial sites. They’ll follow strict protocols and use the latest equipment to ensure your air monitoring for asbestos is conducted to the highest standards. We are experts in asbestos identification, assessment and management.

As part of every asbestos monitoring project, air samples are collected in accordance with recognised standards, with all filters analysed in a NATA-accredited laboratory using the membrane filter method. Asbestos sample analysis is completed using techniques such as Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and X-ray diffraction to identify asbestos fibres in bulk samples.

JTA’s asbestos monitoring process includes clear records, open communication and quick reporting. This ensures you understand the results and any follow-up actions required.

Types of Asbestos Air Monitoring

Exposure Monitoring

Assesses levels of airborne asbestos fibres within the worker’s breathing zone to determine personal exposure during normal activities. Results identify whether exposure standards exceed the relevant exposure standard and whether additional control measures are required.

Control Monitoring

Evaluates airborne asbestos fibre concentrations near the work area while asbestos removal work is underway. These readings determine if containment systems such as negative-pressure enclosures, water suppression or local exhaust ventilation are effectively controlling fibre release.

Clearance Monitoring

Conducted once asbestos-containing materials have been removed or disturbed. Clearance monitoring confirms that airborne asbestos fibre levels are below the relevant clearance criteria, demonstrating that the area is safe for reoccupation and supporting the issue of a clearance certificate.

Background Monitoring

Background monitoring measures airborne asbestos fibre levels in the surrounding environment before, during or after asbestos-related work to identify any unintended fibre release and verify that control measures remain effective.

Ongoing Asbestos Monitoring for Compliance

JTA’s asbestos monitoring services, including asbestos air monitoring, are backed by decades of experience across industrial, commercial and government projects.

Through our Detect. Protect. approach, we help clients identify airborne risks early and verify that control measures are working as intended. This proactive process helps ensure safe and efficient site operations while giving organisations confidence that compliance and productivity can work together.

Your Duty in Relation to Asbestos Air Monitoring

When persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) undertake friable asbestos removal, the law requires asbestos air monitoring by an independent Licensed Asbestos Assessor. An independent Asbestos Assessor must monitor the air during and after the project and inspect the site to deem the removal complete and safe for reoccupation.

For Class B (non-friable) asbestos containing material, air monitoring is not mandatory but is strongly recommended during the clearance process to ensure control measures are working correctly and to confirm the area is suitable for reoccupation. In some circumstances, air monitoring may be required depending on the scope of the work and project-specific risks.

All testing must comply with relevant state and territory legislation.

Once clearance has been achieved, an asbestos clearance certificate is provided outlining the scope of removal, inspection details and air monitoring results, providing traceable evidence of compliance and protection for all parties involved.

JTA's Detect. Protect. Approach – Proven, Practical and Trusted

Our Detect. Protect. framework underpins everything we do, from identifying risks to helping clients maintain ongoing compliance. It is a proven model built on more than 35 years of experience in workplace health, safety and environmental testing.

Proven Experience

Over three decades delivering asbestos monitoring, exposure assessments and environmental testing for Australia's largest organisations.

Integrated Process

We combine asbestos air monitoring, site inspections and risk assessments. We also provide practical advice on engineering controls, PPE and re-testing to help manage issues before they escalate.

Quality Assurance

Our ISO-certified systems and NATA-accredited laboratory partners provide accuracy, consistency and traceability across every project.

Expert Support

You will work directly with experienced Occupational Hygienists, Licensed Asbestos Assessors and technical consultants who provide clear explanations and practical advice, giving you confidence in your compliance outcomes.

Nationwide Coverage

JTA provides a seamless, coordinated service across Australia, managing multi-site asbestos monitoring programs for clients in manufacturing, transport and construction.

Comprehensive Support You Can Trust

JTA provides comprehensive asbestos air monitoring and asbestos monitoring services, supported by NATA-accredited laboratory evaluations. Our approach ensures your workplace remains safe, compliant and fully informed, protecting the health and safety of your workforce and your business.

Learn more about our Asbestos Clearance Inspections service, including when an asbestos clearance inspection is required following asbestos removal and the issue of an asbestos clearance certificate.