A Workplace Safety Compliance Checklist for Indoor Air Quality is a great tool of an office environment. This checklist is divided into 4 smaller sub lists: 1. General: It contains the general areas which should be immediately looked into for improving indoor air quality. 2. House -keeping: These are basic good house-keeping principles which should become […]

Exhaust emissions exist due to the combustion process of fuel by the car’s engine, whereby it releases a combination of pollutants ranging from nitrous oxides, volatile organic compounds, formaldehyde, dangerous levels of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, dust and ozone levels. Scientific studies performed overseas outlines a serious link to vehicle exposure and a range of […]

Allergies effected 1 in 5 people in Australia & is increasing.  20% of the world’s population experience these reactions.  These reactions can start by environmental exposure or a genetic disposition your body can simply not tolerate.  You may know of a person in your immediate family or friends who is afflicted by these reactions. People […]

Noise exposures have always been in the workplace due to machinery, traffic & open work environments. Though an increase in computer and phone related devices also has increased noise exposure in our home and due to constant use of these devices during our personal lives. Have you thought about these noise exposures and how they […]

Occupational noise exposure requires monitoring as per stated in the WHS legislation.  Constant exposure to manufacturing noise can lead to industrial deafness. Site noise levels need to be compared to 2 criteria. Occupational legislation and Australian Standards noise exposure limits are: 8 hour shift must be below 85 db(A); and, Loud knocks/bangs must be limited […]

Odour complaints or emissions can cause discomfort and in the case of gases can cause symptoms such as fainting, headaches and in severe cases unconsciousness. Gas detectors are the most common method of identifying odour’s and their source, but a detailed survey can involve capturing grab samples of the odour and completing a laboratory analysis. […]

Silica is sand to most or the material used to make a computer chip; many are unaware of the other uses or possible health side effects when in the form of a fine dust particle.  Side effects are from accumulation, resulting in obstruction and calcification of lung tissues.  Many occupational consequences are not researched or […]

Cold season is becoming a dangerous time of the year for most families.  Influenza virus is becoming more and more immune to the common antibiotics given by the GP. Why is this becoming an epidemic virus? One reason is the close quarters in which we keep.  We work in smaller environments; cubicle workstations, larger numbers […]

Hearing loss only affects the elderly – young adults and teens are now being diagnosed with Noise Induced Hearing Loss, due to preventable loud music. My Dr will let me know if I am suffering hearing loss – Dr’s rely on you to bring attention to your health problems and they are not versed or […]

Odours can be quantified by 5 different properties: Intensity; Degree of offensiveness; Character; Frequency; and, Duration A person will accept an odour for a short period as long as we do not smell it often.  There is a threshold for frequency and duration before it becomes offensive and the threshold is changeable from person to […]