BRADFORD TRUSTED FOR INSULATION SAFETY INSPECTIONS
Greg Combet, Minister Assisting the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, announced
today that an arrangement had been entered into by the Government for Bradford Insulation to
undertake safety inspections in homes insulated under the now discontinued Home Insulation
Program (HIP).
Bradford Insulation is Australia’s leading insulation manufacturer, starting production of mineral wool
insulation at Newcastle, NSW in 1934. Today, Bradford manufactures Bradford Gold batts in
Sydney and Brisbane, Soundscreen and Enviroseal reflective foil in Melbourne, and Edmonds vents
in Sydney. Bradford is a division of CSR, one of Australia’s leading building products
manufacturers.
Bradford Insulation General Manager, Mr Anthony Tannous, welcomed the Government’s
announcement and assured householders that Bradford would apply the same high professional
safety standards to the inspection work that it adopts in its manufacturing operations.
Bradford Insulation is currently working with PriceWaterhouseCoopers on procedural and reporting
requirements, and recruiting reputable insulation installers and other qualified individuals from the
building industry. Inspections will begin shortly at households nominated by the Government as
likely to be of the highest potential safety risk.
“We are experienced in both the insulation industry and the daily implementation of stringent safety
procedures,” Mr Tannous explained. “We will be training and deploying inspectors to these high
standards.”
“The inspectors will be able to identify safety hazards and then undertake minor rectification of
safety issues relating to insulation installed under the Government’s former programme. Where the
installation has resulted in an electrical issue, a licensed electrician will be called.”
“Bradford appreciates the opportunity to contribute to the rectification of problems caused by
fraudulent and irresponsible installers attracted into the industry under the HIP, ” Mr Tannous said
The reputation of long established, experienced insulation installers has suffered as a consequence
and householders may be less inclined to insulate in the future if these issues cannot be resolved
now.
“Insulation is a leading solution to address rising household energy costs, reduce greenhouse gas
emissions and create a more comfortable living environment. By offering our insulation and
corporate management experience to the safety inspection process, we hope to be able to provide
reassurance to the community that installing insulation is a safe and effective choice for their home,
“ Mr Tannous concluded.
Anthony Tannous
General Manager Australia and New Zealand
Bradford Insulation
For further information, please contact Ray Thompson on 02 9235 8320 or email
rthompson@csr.com.au.
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