Australia switches to GHS...
Australia’s classification of a ‘hazardous’ material has changed, furthermore to the UK approach and is now the GHS ‘Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labeling of
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
How sensitive is your nos...
A nose is important due to it being the first barrier before entering the body’s blood stream or airways into the lung tissue. The role of the
What is an Occupational N...
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
Manufacturing workplace h...
Metal fabrication safety hazards can be minimised by organising and designing task appropriate the workshop spaces. The first step is to look at housekeeping, management of tools
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
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 welding a dirty word?
Welding fumes is a mixture of metal oxides, silicates and fluorides. Fumes are formed when heat rises over the metals boiling point and vapours condense into fine
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
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
