Notification of refusal to issue a compliance certificate

02 May 2023

You may be aware that compliance certifiers are required by Regulation 6.23 of the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations to notify both the PCBU and WorkSafe if the certifier considers that the requirements for certification have not been met....

April 2023 Newsletter

20 April 2023

In our April 2023 newsletter we introduce you to our latest team member based in Wellington, and also let you know about a special event happening at our Wellington office in May. We have write ups on mould and the importance of good lighting and links to the...

The importance of good lighting

30 March 2023

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. ...

Asbestos Types & the Risks to Health

28 March 2023

Our Laboratory Manager Livia Fioravanti has written this interesting piece about the different types of asbestos and their risks to health, along with images taken from the microscope to show you what the fibres look like under magnification. Asbestos is a group of...

Bridgette Jennings – A reflection on 20 years

24 March 2023

When I was asked to put together a 20 year reflection I thought ‘how the heck do I that!’. And then I realised I would do it just as I built my career, head on, bit by bit, and by having fun. So… when I saw the advertisement for a Chemical Consultant (whilst...

Making the most of your Emergency Response Plan testing Webinar

23 March 2023

Organisations have emergency procedures for a variety of reasons and it is important that these remain practical and fit for use. In this webinar we examine what is needed in an Emergency Response Plan for hazardous substances, how you can improve your testing of...