Heat Stress Editorial by ...
Check out our first published editorial on a project for a client completed by Occupational Matters Hygienist Samantha Sims. If you have a heat stress issue our
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
Chromium 6 Exposure
The 3 main purposes of exposure are from chromium metal added to alloy steel to increase hardenability and corrosion resistance. Cr (VI) compounds are also added to
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
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
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
5 Myths about hearing los...
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
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
What are my legal WHS dut...
WHS duties in the workplace are regulated by occupational legislation to enforce workplace health and safety within businesses. The Work Health and Safety Act 2011 outlines a
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
