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After intense investigation by government authorities, it was found that there was an enormous amount of asbestos present in public buildings, schools, hospitals and public housing all containing various types of asbestos, highlighting the potential health risk to people working and living in and around these products.
The extent and places where they found the presence of asbestos was also varied, and in some places, deterioration due to the age of the asbestos products was found to be of extreme risk to the public.
As community awareness of the dangers involved in handling and removing asbestos or asbestos-containing products became heightened, government authorities found it necessary to set up a register of companies with the capability of handling these types of hazardous substances under specified legislation passed by them.
With all this in mind, D&V Services applied for, and received an unlimited asbestos license on 30th May 1994, for the purposes of asbestos product removal.
D&V Services manages the safe handling and removal of asbestos or asbestos-containing products from commercial buildings, schools, hospitals, public housing or any other type of asbestos-containing structure, with the aim of reducing potential health risks to people working or living in and around these products.
Major asbestos removal programs are often complex and D&V Services strive at all times to minimise disruption to the occupancy of any building involved in this work. Due to the increased risk to the personnel engaged in this process, we manage a strict program of control, both in the removal and disposal of waste.
After having acquired a General Builders Licence, D&V Services initially started in the Demolition Industry seventeen (17) years ago in 1994 before extending the major component of their business to the Asbestos Removal Industry.
Our demolition experience extends from major multi storey buildings to private residences, garages and tree and shrub removal, also under the strict guidelines set down by the Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure and SafeWork SA.
D&V Services also offer a wide range of tested systems for the protection of air conditioning ductwork, beams & columns, cable coating, door upgrades and partitions for one, two and four hour protection.
D&V Services guarantees the installation of all tested products as required by the Australian Standards, and/or the manufacturers tested prototypes.
All work can be certified on completion with a standard certificate upon request, listing the products used, a detailed installation location and relevant test number.
D&V Services can arrange installations to both Building and Hydrocarbon fire curves along with FM approvals if required.
Our fire protection services include:
• Structural steel encasement
• Smoke extraction and exhaust ducts
• Penetration sealing
• Cavity barriers
• Compartmentation
• Walls and ceilings
• Control jointing
• Electrical cable coating
• Product supply
D&V Services is in a position to provide complete service for the removal of all types of PCB oils from bulk oil to capacitors.
D&V Services can provide electrical contractors experienced and fully licenced to handle all aspects of disconnection and re-connection of all types of high voltage applications. We can offer complete service from liaison with clients, shut down, removal of contaminated oils and replacement with new oils, and to be back on line with a minimum of fuss. Disposal of oil is carried out under stringent safety polices formulated under the strict guidelines set down by the Environmental Protection Authority.
We can also supply all the relevant documentation for this type of disposal showing the amount of oil disposed of as well as a "Certificate of Destruction".
Acoustic Insulation
D&V Services can offer a range of fabrication techniques that include the use of sheet metal steel timber and composite materials to accommodate many diverse construction applications. D&V Services has available to them, a wide range of acoustic materials that are commonly used in these types of construction that keep a competitive edge.
From the wrapping of PVC, copper or polypropaline pipe work, lining of walls and ceilings through to fabrication of acoustic booths for plant room equipment, D&V Services have the skills to ensure quality and performance is met.
Acoustic applications include service to the following:
• Shipbuilding
• Mechanical
• Plumbing
• Electrical
• Motor
• Aircraft
• Manufacturing industries
Thermal Insulation
As with most of our the services offered by D&V Services thermal insulation is another specialised field offered by D&V Services.
With the ability to handle both large and small contracts D&V Services can offer repairs to existing or new lagging of ductwork and pipe work, or metal clad or foil faced applications.
Industrial applications that require special treatment e.g. Foam glass, Calcium Silicate, Ceramic Fibre, Pipe work, Vessels, Boilers, Chillers, Ductwork, Ceilings and Walls, Polyurethane or Polystyrene can also be supplied and installed, are the types of units that can be lagged by D&V Services.
Commercial applications of Fiberglass, Polyethylene, Rubber and Rock wool insulation products including Blanket, Pipe sections and sheet materials encumber the majority of requirements.
D&V Services follow all the standard manufacturers applications and safety recommendations.
All industries are constantly reminded of the Occupational Health, Safety & Welfare requirements to protect its operatives from the possible hazards of using the wide variety of materials available today. D&V Services make every possible effort to conform to the current guidelines for the safe handling of these products, to ensure protection of not only its own operatives, but also to the operatives of other companies working in the same areas.
Product Suppliers
D&V Services are in a position to supply a wide range of products that are currently used in the building, industrial and manufacturing industries. Many of our products are specialized, such as our range of passive fire protection, thermal and acoustic products.
Following is a list of products available through D&V Services.
• Acoustic insulation - barriers, dampeners, composites, absorbers and foams.
• Fiberglass insulation - building blanket, pipe sections, batts and foil products.
• Leakage control flanges - for all applications.
• Passive fire protection - fire rated board products for ceilings, partitions, barriers, ductwork, column and beam encasement-pillows, fire collars, sealants, mortars and coatings for penetrations, intumescents for structural steel.
• Rock wool insulation - building blanket, pipe section and batts.
Duct Cleaning and Decontamination
With heightened community awareness to the dangers of asbestos and other such hazardous products, many are becoming aware of the type of danger that is only now being found lingering in air conditioning systems and duct work.
D&V Services employees have been involved in duct cleaning and decontamination for four (4) years, with the latest project being the Animal House at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville, Adelaide.
D&V Services can offer complete decontamination of any type of air conditioning ductwork for every application, ensuring hazard-free work environments free from asbestos contamination.
Along with the more common types of asbestos being removed, there are many locations where asbestos has been dumped on vacant sites and either been just left exposed as is, or buried.
D&V Services has had quite a large amount of experience with site remediation, including tank removal and asbestos contaminated soil clean up, having done work at for the Thebarton Council, Adelaide, at the old Michell Tannery site located at Thebarton, and the most recent being at D.S.T.O., Salisbury, Adelaide.
Waterproofing is a membrane resistant to water that will not allow water to penetrate through waterproofing material into a substrate.
The application of a liquid, bitumen, adhesive or torch on membranes is applied to areas such as planters, balconies retaining walls and roof areas etc.
These membranes form a positive vapour barrier against moisture and can be fabricated to existing profiles. Most membranes have a good elongation, resistant to chemicals and accommodate structural movement and will not rot decay.
Most membranes are safe to use and have a low odour.
Application must be prepared and areas cleaned and should be applied by and approved applicator on behalf of the manufacturer.
Material Safety Data Sheets are available on all products.