An Australian Innovation on the World Stage: PAS Scientific Shortlisted for the Chemical Safety Response Award
For many asbestos professionals, the challenge isn’t simply identifying asbestos. It’s managinGreat ideas in asbestos detection rarely stay in the lab for long — the real test is whether they hold up on site, under pressure, in the hands of the people who need an answer quickly.g the information that comes with it. That’s exactly […]
ASBpro and Alpha Tracker: Connecting Real-Time Asbestos Screening with Digital Compliance Workflows
For many asbestos professionals, the challenge isn’t simply identifying asbestos. It’s managing the information that comes with it. Site inspections generate photographs, material records, survey notes, sample information, and compliance documentation. While asbestos screening technology has advanced significantly in recent years, many organisations still face a common problem: field data and reporting systems often operate […]
The Evolution of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy: From Scientific Discovery to Real-World Problem Solving
Few analytical technologies have had as broad an impact across industries as near-infrared spectroscopy (NIR). From agriculture and mining to healthcare and environmental science, NIR has become an essential tool for understanding material composition quickly and non-destructively. What began as a scientific observation more than 200 years ago has evolved into a technology capable of […]
Why Asbestos Can Still Go Undetected Despite Existing Testing Processes
A recent toy recall in the UK has reignited concerns around how asbestos contamination is identified within modern supply chains (1). Dozens of products were removed from sale after asbestos was discovered in children’s play sand already available to consumers. What made the incident particularly concerning was not simply the contamination itself, but the fact […]
What Does Asbestos Actually Look Like? Key Signs to Be Aware Of
For homeowners, contractors, and renovators working on older buildings, asbestos remains one of the biggest hidden risks during demolition and refurbishment projects. A common question people ask is whether asbestos can be identified visually before work begins. Unfortunately, the answer is more complicated than many expect. This article explains why asbestos is difficult to recognise […]
How Changing Asbestos Risk Classifications Are Reshaping Detection Standards
Recent asbestos contamination incidents have prompted regulators to reconsider how “high-risk” materials are identified and managed. Products that once attracted minimal scrutiny are now being reassessed under stricter compliance frameworks. Import testing expectations are evolving. Regulatory agencies are tightening oversight. And across the industry, there is growing recognition that asbestos exposure risks are not confined […]