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TABLE OF CONTENTS

COMPANY DETAILS 4
ABOUT US 4

COMPANY DETAILS 7

PRIMARY CONTACT DETAILS 7

BANKING DETAILS 7
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INSURANCE DETAILS 2014 7

COMPANY STRATEGY 7

OUR SERVICES 8
INDOOR AIR QUALITY 8

LEGIONELLA CONTROL 12

ASBESTOS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

REGISTERS AND MANAGEMENT PLANS 15

ASBESTOS AIR MONITORING 16

OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE 18
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COMPANY DETAILS
ABOUT US

JMB Environmental Consulting Pty Ltd (JMBEC) is a

multidisciplinary indoor environmental consultancy, providing
reliable and cost effective risk management services that are
driven by customer focus.

We specialise in asbestos, indoor air and water quality and

occupational hygiene.

JMBEC Director and Principal Hygienist James Breslin has over

14 years’ experience as a multidisciplinary consultant, planning
and managing indoor environmental projects throughout the UK,
Europe and Australia. He has demonstrated experience in the
end to end management of large projects and has managed and
continues to manage major contracts with clients such as the
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NSW Government, Workcover NSW, Defence NSW, Pure Projects,
The Powerhouse Museum, the Australian Museum, Qantas,
National Art School, Brookfield Multiplex, City of Sydney Council
and Albury Council.

JMBEC offers a dependable and genuine service, along with a high

level of technical accuracy.

As a small scale environmental consultancy, JMBEC and James

bring a unique personalised service. As a client you have the
reassurance that all aspects of the job are being looked after
by a senior and experienced person, a fact we are frequently
commended upon. Benefits of this arrangement include:

• Cost efficiency
• Value for money
• Highly competent and qualified consultant across
all services
• One point of contact
• 24/7 availability
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COMPANY DETAILS
Organisation name / trading name JMB Environmental Consulting Pty Ltd
ABN 92 168 286 600
Phone number 0429 483 383
Facsimile N/A
Web site address www.jmbec.com.au
Postal address 1 Solo Street, Kareela, NSW, 2232
Street address As above

PRIMARY CONTACT DETAILS

Name James Breslin
Position Director and Principal Hygienist
Phone number 0429 483 383
Facsimile N/A
Email James@jmbec.com.au
Postal address 1 Solo Street, Kareela, NSW, 2232

BANKING DETAILS
Bank Suncorp
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Branch Randwick, NSW, 2031
Account Name James M Breslin
BSB 484-799
Account Number 503648273

INSURANCE DETAILS 2014

TYPE POLICY PROVIDER LIMIT
Professional Indemnity Sterling Insurance $10,000,000
Public Liability CGU Insurance Ltd $20,000,000
Workers Compensation GIO N/a

COMPANY STRATEGY
To be a leader within the indoor environment industry by providing dependable
PURPOSE
customer services and building solid and long-term relationships.

To provide contractor services within the built environment that exceed the
VISION
expectations of our esteemed client base.

To provide reliable and cost effective risk management services that are driven
MISSION
by customer focus through innovation and advanced technology, and to enhance
STATEMENT comfort, wellbeing and productivity within the workplace.

We integrate reliability and dependability into our consulting services, to deliver

CORE VALUES a cost effective and seamless experience for our clients. We incorporate integrity
and sound business ethics into all aspects of our business function.
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OUR SERVICES
How can we help?
We offer a range of indoor air services to suit your needs, from full building
assessments to isolated contaminant monitoring.

INDOOR AIR QUALITY

Typical Scope of Works
Our typical indoor air quality inspection is a thorough inspection of the Heating,
What is it? Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) plant, coupled with a comprehensive
A monitoring and inspection service to assess the ambient air
monitoring program of the occupied areas within your building.
within your office or home.

Through qualitative and quantitative measurements and sampling regimes, the

Your obligations overall objective is to confirm that the building meets any known Australian and
A proactive approach to indoor air quality will lessen the chance international standards and codes of practice.
of complaints or illness. However if problems such as sickness,
comfort or odours have arisen it may be due to poor air quality.

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The outcomes are increased compliance, better indoor air quality and improved
health, comfort and productivity of the workforce. The inspection typically includes:

1 Continuous monitoring over the course of a normal workday for the

following contaminants:
• Carbon dioxide (CO2)
• Carbon Monoxide (CO)
• Temperature
• Relative Humidity

2 Spot checks, conducted twice daily for:

• Total and respirable suspended particulate (10 microns and 4 microns)
• Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOCs)
• Formaldehyde (HCHO)
• Carbon dioxide (CO2)
• Carbon Monoxide (CO)
• Temperature
• Relative Humidity
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3 Sampling and analysis of:
• Airborne mould species (total counts and species identification)
• Surface microbial growth for mould and bacteria (total counts and
species identification)
• Analytical procedures are carried out in accordance with the National
Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) of Australia

4 A thorough inspection of the operation and hygiene of the HVAC

systems (as per AS 3666), including:
• Outdoor air intakes
• Appraisal of filters
• Chill and heat coils
• Condensate trays and other wetted surfaces
• Air supply and return air fans
• Associated ductwork
• Plant rooms and plenums

5 A full report of our findings, including photographic evidence, lab

results and associated certificates and any recommendations.

Ultimately JMBEC will listen to your needs and work with you to develop a site specific
scope of works.
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A typical risk assessment will include:

LEGIONELLA CONTROL
• A complete description of the water system including schematics documenting
the existing arrangements
What is it?
Legionella is a bacteria found in soil and natural waterways. As a • A review of the design of all associated plant

result it eventually inhabits the built environment where conditions • Inspection and notes on the cleanliness of each system
can aid growth. • Photographic evidence demonstrating both the good and not so good practices
• Water temperature measurements throughout site
Your obligations • A review of pipe work highlighting any issues with dead legs or insulation
Investigate if your building has any risk systems associated with
• Sampling and testing if required or deemed necessary
Legionella. Risk systems include:
• Advice on how to create a site specific water log book
• Cooling towers
• Showers The inspection will be followed by a full report of our findings, including photographic
• Spray taps and fountains evidence, lab results and associated certificates and any recommendations.
• Any water outlet that creates water droplets
James Breslin of JMBEC is also a qualified cooling tower RMP auditor.

How can we help?

With experienced staff trained in the UK where legionella is more
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review of your buildings water systems and create a report that
identifies risks and risk control or mitigation strategies.

JMBECs Legionella Risk Management Plan (RMP) is a thorough

inspection of the water systems on site, to include cooling towers,
water plant and all associated ductwork and pipework.

Through qualitative and quantitative measurements and sampling

regimes, the overall objective is to control the risks associated
with the growth and spread of legionnaires disease.

The outcomes are increased compliance and reduced risks.

Typical Scope of Works

This involves a detailed site based risk assessment to review the
design, performance and condition of each system. Site specific
recommendations will then be made, which if implemented will
reduce the overall risks attributed to the building’s water system.
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ASBESTOS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REGISTERS AND MANAGEMENT PLANS

What is it?
A document that identifies and records the presence of asbestos containing materials
in the workplace or in the home

Your obligations
Are you the a person in control of a business or undertaking (PCBU) under the
new WHS laws?
If so you are legally required to establish and maintain an Asbestos Register and
Asbestos Management Plan (AMP) if your building was constructed before 31st
December 2003.

Are you buying a new home or considering major renovations?

If so we would strongly recommend that you engage a hygienist to conduct an
asbestos audit on your property.

How can we help?

14 Director and Principal Hygienist of JMBEC James Breslin has over 13 years’ experience 15
identifying and managing asbestos within the built environment. Over the past
decade James has developed asbestos registers and asbestos management plans
in a myriad of building types ranging from small domestic properties to sprawling
medical campuses throughout the British Isles, Europe and Australia.

James is dependable, genuine and has a high level of asbestos knowledge. James is:
• A licensed asbestos assessor in NSW (License number LA001022). This license
allows James to conduct air monitoring, clearance inspections and issue
clearance certificates in association with class A asbestos removal work, where
a class A license is required.
• P402 (Buildings Surveys and Bulk Sampling for Asbestos (including Risk
Assessment and Risk Management Strategies)) qualified by the British
Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS).
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ASBESTOS AIR MONITORING

What is it?
The sampling of airborne asbestos fibres to:
• Aid in the assessment of risk

• Evaluate control measures when removing asbestos

• Provide clearance for an asbestos removals site to be deemed
fit for re-occupancy
• Estimate employee exposure

Your obligations
• Under Work Health and Safety (WHS) law, asbestos air
monitoring is required, during and after the removal of any
quantity of friable asbestos (friable asbestos is asbestos
containing material that can be pulverised by hand when dry)
• For non-friable (or bonded) asbestos removal, air monitoring
is considered good occupational hygiene practice and is
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How can we help?

Under WHS law, a licensed asbestos assessor must undertake
asbestos air monitoring associated with friable removals.

We can provide a licensed asbestos assessor with extensive

experience in:
• Conducting detailed air monitoring reports with NATA
accredited results

• Providing reliable and accurate asbestos clearance
certificates
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OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE
What is it?
Monitoring and inspection of Biological, Chemical and Physical
stressors in the work place that results in injury, sickness,
impairment, or affects well being.
Your Obligations
Occupational hygiene surveys are multidisciplinary, and as such
are governed by different regulations. Please get in touch for
further information.
How can we help?
We can provide an informative and experienced occupational
hygienist to attend your workplace.
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We understand the sensitive nature of some of the hazards in the workplace, and can
offer discrete and thorough services, including:
• Airborne particulate monitoring (Total, PM10, PM2.5)
• Diesel particulate monitoring and other atmospheric contaminants associated
with vehicle fallout
• Mould investigations (source identification and sampling)
• Heating Ventilation and Cooling (HVAC) inspections as per AS 3666
• Asbestos registers and management plans

• Asbestos air monitoring

• Hazardous materials registers to include lead, Synthetic Mineral Fibre (SMF) and
Poly Chlorinated Byphenols (PCBs)
• Water and Legionella Risk Management Plans
(RMP)
• Airborne lead monitoring
• Volatile organic compounds
• Formaldehyde
• Isocyanates and other gases and atmospheric contaminants
• Noise in the workplace assessments
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• Hand-arm vibration
• Other hygiene services such as ionising and non-ionising radiation and lighting etc.
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