Your trade's report,
already structured.
A pack defines what a row in the register is called, what the result looks like, which standard it is assessed against, and what the limitations and declaration say. Pick one when you create a job and the rest follows.
01 · Drug residue testing
Methamphetamine screening
Presumptive on-site surface screening with rapid cassettes.
- Report title
- Screening Inspection Report
- Register rows
- samples: location / room, surface sampled, result
- Result type
- Positive / negative indication
- Australian investigation level
- 0.5 µg/100cm² (Clandestine Drug Laboratory Remediation Guidelines (2011))
- Laboratory block
- Not used
- Asset types
- Residential property, Vehicle, Commercial premises, Rental unit, Caravan / mobile home
Standards cited
- ✓Australian Voluntary Code of Practice for the Assessment and Remediation of Methamphetamine Contamination
- ✓enHealth position statement on methamphetamine contamination
- ✓Clandestine Drug Laboratory Remediation Guidelines (2011)
How recommendations are written
State how many samples returned positive. If any positive, recommend NATA-accredited laboratory confirmation (NIOSH 9111, LC-MS/MS) under chain of custody before remediation decisions. If all negative, state no further action is indicated on the surfaces sampled and note re-screening if circumstances change. Never promise a clearance.
Start with methamphetamine screening02 · Drug residue testing
Methamphetamine laboratory sampling
NATA-accredited wipe sampling with chain of custody and quantified results.
- Report title
- Laboratory Sampling Report
- Register rows
- samples: location / room, surface sampled, result
- Result type
- Quantitative, µg/100cm²
- Australian investigation level
- 0.5 µg/100cm² (Clandestine Drug Laboratory Remediation Guidelines (2011))
- Laboratory block
- Chain of custody, lab report number, method, limit of reporting, dates
- Asset types
- Residential property, Vehicle, Commercial premises, Rental unit, Caravan / mobile home
Standards cited
- ✓Clandestine Drug Laboratory Remediation Guidelines (2011)
- ✓Australian Voluntary Code of Practice for the Assessment and Remediation of Methamphetamine Contamination
- ✓NIOSH 9111 methamphetamine on wipes by LC-MS/MS
How recommendations are written
List each result above the investigation level with its location and value. State the highest result. If any exceed, recommend remediation by a suitably qualified contractor in accordance with the national guidelines followed by post-remediation verification sampling. If none exceed, state that no remediation is indicated on the surfaces sampled. Never round values in the body differently from the table.
Start with methamphetamine laboratory sampling03 · Drug residue testing
Methamphetamine post-remediation verification
Laboratory re-test after remediation, set against the earlier results.
- Report title
- Post-Remediation Verification Report
- Register rows
- samples: location / room, surface sampled, result
- Result type
- Quantitative, µg/100cm²
- Australian investigation level
- 0.5 µg/100cm² (Clandestine Drug Laboratory Remediation Guidelines (2011))
- Laboratory block
- Chain of custody, lab report number, method, limit of reporting, dates
- Asset types
- Residential property, Vehicle, Commercial premises, Rental unit, Caravan / mobile home
Standards cited
- ✓Clandestine Drug Laboratory Remediation Guidelines, Commonwealth of Australia (2011)
- ✓Australian Voluntary Code of Practice: Assessment, remediation and validation: Former clandestine drug laboratories and other methamphetamine contaminated properties, Environmental Health Australia (2019)
- ✓NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods, Method 9111, Methamphetamine on Wipes by Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (2011)
How recommendations are written
State how many results meet and do not meet the criteria, and how they compare with the earlier results. If any do not meet the criteria, recommend further remediation followed by a further verification. Do not use the words clean, cleared, safe or passed.
Start with methamphetamine post-remediation verification04 · Decontamination
Remediation and decontamination
The areas treated, the products used with their safety data sheets, the waste removed, and before and after photos.
- Report title
- Remediation Report
- Register rows
- areas: area treated, treatment applied, result
- Result type
- Rating scale
- Laboratory block
- Not used
- Asset types
- Residential property, Vehicle, Commercial premises, Rental unit, Caravan / mobile home
Standards cited
- ✓Clandestine Drug Laboratory Remediation Guidelines, Commonwealth of Australia (2011)
- ✓Australian Voluntary Code of Practice: Assessment, remediation and validation: Former clandestine drug laboratories and other methamphetamine contaminated properties, Environmental Health Australia (2019)
How recommendations are written
State which areas were completed and which need follow-up. Recommend verification sampling by a laboratory after the work, and say what is outstanding before that. Do not use the words clean, cleared, safe or passed.
Start with remediation and decontamination05 · Occupational and environmental hygiene
Mould and water damage
Visual mould and water damage assessment with moisture readings and optional spore trap sampling.
- Report title
- Mould Assessment Report
- Register rows
- samples: location / room, material / sample type, result
- Result type
- Quantitative, spores/m³
- Indoor comparison guide
- 1500 spores/m³ (Operator's stated comparison value against outdoor control; no statutory Australian limit exists)
- Laboratory block
- Chain of custody, lab report number, method, limit of reporting, dates
- Asset types
- Residential property, Commercial premises, Rental unit, School / childcare, Healthcare facility
Standards cited
- ✓AIOH Position Paper: Mould and its impact on workers' health
- ✓WHO Guidelines for Indoor Air Quality: Dampness and Mould (2009)
- ✓AS/NZS ISO 16000 series (indoor air)
How recommendations are written
Link each elevated result or visible growth to a moisture source. Recommend source correction before remediation. Specify remediation scope by area and recommend post-remediation verification. Do not use the phrase 'toxic mould'.
Start with mould and water damage06 · Occupational hygiene
Asbestos inspection
Presumed and sampled asbestos-containing materials with risk ratings and a register.
- Report title
- Asbestos Inspection Report
- Register rows
- items: location, material, result
- Result type
- Positive / negative indication
- Laboratory block
- Chain of custody, lab report number, method, limit of reporting, dates
- Asset types
- Residential property, Commercial premises, Industrial site, Pre-1990 dwelling, Demolition / refurbishment site
Standards cited
- ✓How to Manage and Control Asbestos in the Workplace Code of Practice (Safe Work Australia)
- ✓AS 4964-2004 Method for the qualitative identification of asbestos in bulk samples
- ✓State WHS / OHS Regulations as applicable
How recommendations are written
For each positive or presumed item state its condition and a management action: leave in situ and label, encapsulate, or remove by a licensed removalist. Recommend an asbestos register and management plan be maintained where required. Recommend clearance inspection after any removal.
Start with asbestos inspection07 · Building inspection
Building and pest inspection
Pre-purchase and condition inspections to AS 4349.1 with defect ratings.
- Report title
- Building Inspection Report
- Register rows
- observations: area, element inspected, result
- Result type
- Rating scale
- Laboratory block
- Not used
- Asset types
- Detached dwelling, Unit / apartment, Townhouse, Commercial premises, New build (handover)
Standards cited
- ✓AS 4349.1-2007 Inspection of buildings Part 1: Pre-purchase inspections - Residential buildings
- ✓AS 4349.3-2010 Timber pest inspections (where included)
How recommendations are written
Group recommendations by major defects, safety hazards, then minor defects. Each recommendation names the element, the area and the action (repair, further investigation by a named trade, monitor). State the overall condition relative to a comparable building.
Start with building and pest inspection08 · Work health and safety
WHS / OHS workplace audit
Workplace inspections and compliance audits against the WHS Act and Codes of Practice.
- Report title
- Workplace Safety Inspection Report
- Register rows
- findings: area / activity, hazard / control inspected, result
- Result type
- Rating scale
- Laboratory block
- Not used
- Asset types
- Construction site, Warehouse / logistics, Manufacturing, Office, Retail / hospitality, Healthcare, Education
Standards cited
- ✓Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (model) / OHS Act 2004 (Vic)
- ✓Safe Work Australia Codes of Practice
- ✓AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018
How recommendations are written
Order by risk: immediate risks first with the interim control applied on the day, then non-compliances with a corrective action, owner and timeframe, then observations. Cite the specific regulation or code clause where one applies.
Start with whs / ohs workplace audit09 · Automotive
Vehicle condition inspection
Pre-purchase, fleet and end-of-lease vehicle condition reports with photo evidence.
- Report title
- Vehicle Inspection Report
- Register rows
- items: area, component, result
- Result type
- Rating scale
- Laboratory block
- Not used
- Asset types
- Passenger car, SUV / 4WD, Light commercial, Heavy vehicle, Motorcycle, Caravan / trailer
Standards cited
- ✓Vehicle Standards (Australian Design Rules) as applicable
- ✓State roadworthiness inspection manual (e.g. VicRoads VSI 26)
How recommendations are written
List unroadworthy items first, then major defects with an indicative repair, then wear items. Give an overall condition statement relative to age and odometer.
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