Almi Bradfield-van Wyk has written this fantastic piece on the importance of good lighting and why it’s essential to illuminate correctly for the type of work being done. Almi is the newest addition to the Chemsafety team and is based in the Wellington office. ...
One of the most frequently asked questions from our clients when receiving their asbestos identification test results is; what does the presence of “Organic Fibre” or “Synthetic Mineral Fibres” mean? Most of the materials received in our laboratory contain some kind...
Due to the recent devastation caused by Cyclone Gabrielle in New Zealand, this is a timely reminder of the hazards that mould can cause in water-damaged properties. Mould refers to various types of fungi that grow on organic material that contain a lot of moisture....
Keep your respirator clean! Health and safety is the most important reason. Chances are, if you are wearing a respirator you are doing so to protect yourself from a hazardous substance. If this substance accumulates on...
HASANZ 2021 scholarships have been awarded to three of the Chemsafety team We are proud to announce that three of Chemsafety’s employees have recently been awarded Health and Safety New Zealand (HASANZ) Scholarships for 2021! The HASANZ Scholarships offer up to two...
Lots of workplaces are dusty environments, just think of the average bakery or construction site. However, the controls required for some industries are way more stringent than others. The cutting of most stone benchtops is via wet cutting methods, but timber on a...