Heat stress in the workpl...
What is Heat Stress?? Occurs when the body’s total net heat load on the person from internal heat produced & external sources exceeds the body’s ability to
Vehicle Emissions Exposur...
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
Is your workplace causing...
Noise sensitivity is called Hyperacusis and is when the brains central auditory processing centre perceives noise and is experienced as pain. Some known causes are: changes in
Reproductive hazards to M...
Many workplace chemicals have can destroy DNA or effect hormones to our bodies & at least 1000 chemicals have shown these effects to animals tested to these
What’s dust doing t...
Time is such a precious commodity for most and we tend to focus only on the immediate future. Consequently, as up to date chemical knowledge becomes known
Occupational Asthma
Occupational asthma is as term suggests when a work related action causes the following symptoms: recurring soreness or watering of eyes recurring blocked or running nose bouts
Occupational Dermatitis &...
Occupational dermatitis is where a substance removes fats, oils and water from skin, once penetrated the sensitisation reaction starts. After a period of 4 days to 3
What is WHS Risk Manageme...
All businesses must have ‘work health and safety risk assessments’ in place in their business to meet government legal obligations. A ‘risk management plan’ identifies risks in
Formaldehyde Exposure
Formaldehyde exposure is a more common health hazard these days then in the past due to more individuals being exposed to the hazardous contaminant and as more
Do I need a Hazardous Reg...
Hazardous materials or chemicals require a register if onsite & a current Safety Data Sheet each chemical is needed to be kept with the register. All employees
