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ADRA (Australian Dust Removalists Association)

Link re: lead dust removal

For removal of lead contaminated ceiling dust and insulation installation

ADRA Member Company representatives have between them a total of more than 45 years experience in ceiling dust removal and more than 55 years in installation of safe insulation products.

ADRA advises that given today’s current fuel prices and where there is relatively easy access to the job the average cost to vacuum a dust-only ceiling space is approximately $10 per m² using WORKCOVER specified HEPA filtered equipment by trained staff. The $10 per m² is for a building of approximately 100m² and smaller might have a larger charge whereas larger would be less per m².

Difficult entry and trussed low pitched roofs, removal of rubble and removal of old insulation, both batts and loose fill would involve extra cost. In cases of small areas, expect there to be a minimum job price.

In response to a letter from The LEAD Group Kevin Keefe, Home Energy Branch, federal Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (DEWHA), stated in August 2009:

"The [Energy Efficient Homes - insulation rebate] Package does not exclude the simple vacuuming up of residual debris, such as dust and leaf litter in the ceiling space. However the maximum assistance under the package is $1,600* for homeowners and $1,000 for landlords/renters..."

[The rebate was reduced to $1,200 on 1st November 2009 and suspended on 19th February 2010, with a replacement program to be brought in by 1st June 2010 announced by the then minister in charge, Peter Garrett. Greg Combet, the minister in charge of cleaning up the scheme, confirmed on 22nd April 2010 that the rebate scheme that was due to resume on June 1 would now not proceed because of safety concerns.]

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ADRA (Australian Dust Removalists Association) Honorary Secretariat

C/o The LEAD Group Inc,
PO Box 161,
Summer Hill, NSW, 2130

Phone: 02 9716 0966
Fax: 02 9716 9005
ADRA Email
MEMBERS EMAIL ADDRESSES:

Ceiling Alert;
Insulvac;
Lead Alert;
Safe & Sound Insulation;
SupaVac;
Zaman Insulation

WEB: www.adra.com.au

TO OBTAIN QUOTES ON CEILING DUST REMOVAL - PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CLOSEST ADRA MEMBER COMPANIES DIRECTLY.
History of ADRA: A group of 12 Sydney and Central Coast ceiling dust removalist contractors decided on 26-8-99 to set up ADRA and planned the first meeting for 5-10-99. The first ADRA-endorsed training course "Competent Person for Ceiling Dust Removal" was run by CTI Consultants on 1-4-2000 and ADRA was incorporated as an association on 17-11-2000. By the time of the AGM on 25-8-2001, there were four paid-up members of ADRA. All ceiling dust removal contractors are welcome. The association has membership rules and a Code of Practice and has produced a flyer for distribution at local Council one-stop shops etc.

Ceiling Alert!
Dust Extraction & Insulation

PO Box 274,
Ascot Vale, VIC, 3032.

Phone 1300139426
Email: Ceiling Alert
Web: www.ceilingalert.com

Ceiling Alert! Dust Extraction & Insulation, became a member of the Australian Dust Removalists Association on 18 March 2010 and in addition to extraction of contaminated dust also install insulation.

Insulvac
Insulation & Vacuuming

Unit 3 / 71-73 Lords Rd Leichhardt, NSW, 2040

Phone: 1300VACUUM
That is: 1300 822 886
Email: Insulvac
WEB: www.insulvac.com.au

Insulvac carry out ceiling dust removal and removal of old insulation prior to installation of new insulation, mainly polyester. Insulvac became a member of the Australian Dust Removalists Association (ADRA) in August 2001.

Lead Alert
Dust Removal Service

PO Box 567,
Haberfield NSW 2045

Phone: 1300 763 449
Mobile: 0414 997 605
Fax: 1300 763 494

Email: Lead Alert;
WEB: www.leadalert.com.au

Lead Alert was established in 1995 to do ceiling void cleaning and in response to requests through the Global Lead Advice and Support Service they decided also to do clean up after lead/paint contamination. Lead Alert will hire out HEPA filter vacuum cleaning equipment - domestic or industrial, back-pack or trailer-mounted. Will also install polyester insulation batts. Lead Alert is actively involved in and has contributed financially to the development of the Australian Dust Removalists Association (ADRA). Colin Rule, the previous proprietor of Lead Alert has successfully completed the ADRA-endorsed "Competent Person for Cavity Dust Removal Course" run by CTI in April 2000. Lead Alert became the second member of ADRA in October 2000.

Safe & Sound Insulation - Sydney Insulation Services

PO Box 6247
North Ryde NSW 2113

Phone: 02 8819 4286
Email: Safe & Sound Insulation
www.sasinsulation.com.au

Safe & Sound Insulation became a member of the Australian Dust Removalists Association on 27th April 2010 and in addition to doing Vacuuming of Contaminated Dust, they also do Vacuuming of Lead Paint and installation of safe insulation products.

SupaVac,
Mainstream Industries Pty Ltd

PO Box 105,
Beresfield, NSW, 2322

Phone: 02 4966 5505
Mob: 0415 491 159
Fax: 02 4966 5093
Email: SupaVac;

SupaVac became a member of the Australian Dust Removalists Association on 18th August 2004.

Zaman Insulation Removal

PO Box 2361
Warwick WA 6024

Phone:1300 209 560,
Mobile 0417 977 779
Fax: 1300 749 029
Email: Zaman Insulation
www.zamanperth.com.au

Zaman Insulation, became a member of the Australian Dust Removalists Association on 3 June 2010 and in addition to extraction of contaminated dust also remove old insulation and install new insulation.

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