Chemsafety February 2025 Newsletter
Welcome to our first newsletter for 2025. In this edition we discuss lead in paints, the latest Workplace Exposure Standards updates and also have the link to our last webinar recording. Click here to read our February 2025...
Time to check your labels & SDS’s
Nearly four years ago (30 April 2021) New Zealand adopted the GHS classification system for hazardous substances. This saw the HSNO classifications we have used since 2001 (and that were based on the first draft of GHS) being gradually replaced by the GHS 7 system....
Respiratory Protection Refresher Webinar
It’s time to freshen up on all of the respirator do’s and don’ts. This webinar covers different types of respirators, fit testing and everything in between. This webinar is presented by Sam McGee, Occupational Hygiene Team Leader and Senior Consultant at...
Routes of entry for hazardous substances
There are four main ways a hazardous substance can enter the body: Inhalation (breathing in) Dermally (absorbing through the skin) Ingestion Injection This piece has been written by Sam McGee, Occupational Hygiene Team Leader and Senior Consultant at Chemsafety...