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
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
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
How to Remove Mould
Mould is from excess moisture, humidity or warmth, spores and nutrients. Moisture can be from plumbing, leaks or AC. Spores can travel inside from poor air quality
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
How often should an occup...
Occupational hygiene compliance the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (Chapter 3 Part 3.1 Clause 33) outlines a duty holder is required to manage possible health and
Why are odours so offensi...
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
Construction hazards ...
Construction work is work carried out or related to construction, alteration, conversion, fitting out, commissioning, renovation, repair, maintenance, and refurbishment, demolition, decommissioning or dismantling of a structure;
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
