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In today’s rapidly evolving environmental landscape, the need for expert guidance and strategic planning has never been more critical. Environmental consultants play a pivotal role in helping businesses navigate the complex web of environmental regulations, sustainability challenges, and remediation processes. SERS (Site Environmental and Remediation Services) stands at the forefront of this industry, offering comprehensive solutions that ensure your projects not only comply with current environmental standards but also contribute positively to our planet’s…

Cody Bartell and Jarni Greatorex aren’t former workers who have fallen ill in their later years — they were diagnosed with mesothelioma as teenagers. Read more about this story on The West Australian’s Website: https://thewest.com.au/news/health/two-teens-diagnosed-with-mesothelioma-prompting-calls-for-research-into-non-occupational-asbestos-exposure-c-14347766   How we can help: SERS are committed to the ongoing health and safety of both workers and the greater community, if you suspect your site or home is contaminated with asbestos, Contact SERS today.  

Worksafe says asbestos levels at BHP Nickel West’s Mt Keith nickel operation do not exceed safe limits, but independent testing suggests otherwise. Read about it today in The Wests latest article: https://thewest.com.au/business/mining/more-needs-to-be-done-after-asbestos-detection-at-bhp-nickel-wests-mt-keith-clashes-with-worksafe-result-c-14247839 How we can help: SERS are committed to the evaluation and maintaince of a safe and compliant worksite. If you believe your site may be contaminated with Asbestos, Contact SERS today.

If you’re like many people all over the world, you probably drink the water that comes straight out of the faucet in your own home, or a public place. While many might assume that this water is safe, have you ever taken the time to investigate the true quality and safety of your tap water? It’s true that many publicly available sources of water conform to certain legal standards, which requires the treatment and…

The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union made claims that workers are being put at risk by a project that involves removing asbestos from thousands of FMG’s rail carriages. The mining giant FMG denies these claims. Union Claims Workers Put at Risk According to the Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union, mechanics who typically service and repair carriage clutches, were at unacceptably high risk for exposure to asbestos. In 2017, FMG discovered asbestos in the friction wear plates…

Due to asbestos mines in the area, the roads in Pilbara, especially the road between Karratha and Tom Price, were severely contaminated by asbestos. As a result, conditions were too dangerous for workers to conduct their usual maintenance activities, and the road’s condition deteriorated. How Extensive is the Asbestos Contamination? The asbestos contamination between Karratha and Tom Price in Pilbara is more severe than was initially thought. According to Main Roads, 360 cubic metres…

As with each month that passes, SERS are requested by our various clients from government agencies, large multi-faceted companies, and private operators to undertake Environmental Services across a broad spectrum of activities. The list below are some of the activities undertaken in October: Government Department 13 Asbestos Surveys SERS have attended sites across various towns of throughout Gingin, Calingiri, Millewa, Geraldton, Beresford and Kalbarri to conduct a series of Asbestos Surveys on Government owned…

With such a huge volume of civil construction works being undertaken across the greater Sydney area at present, the hidden dangers of Asbestos within excavated soils is always a real possibility. SERS have been assisting one local government authority by undertaking soil sample collection and analysis to inform the authority prior to any works being undertaken to confirmed or denied the presence of asbestos within their works area. This not only allows for the…

SERS Queensland (QLD) has been busy throughout the state providing our services to clients, assisting them to complete their projects in safest and productive way possible. SERS QLD have been utilizing their staff’s abilities to the utmost to the betterment of our works. These works have involved dust monitoring, noise and vibration monitoring, personnel dust and silica monitoring, water sampling, site investigation reports, hazardous material surveys, and dilapidations in addition to our other services.…