Bridgette Jennings – A reflection on 20 years

Bridgette Jennings – A reflection on 20 years

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

Making the most of your Emergency Response Plan testing Webinar

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...
Flooring Materials & Asbestos

Flooring Materials & Asbestos

Vinyl flooring is made from a type of plastic resin that is very sturdy yet flexible, easy to wash and cheap to install. In addition, vinyl products can be manufactured with almost any colour and texture making them an attractive and cheap option for builders and...
Asbestos ID Test – Types of Fibres That Can Be Reported

Asbestos ID Test – Types of Fibres That Can Be Reported

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...
Plaster Materials & Their Relationship with Asbestos

Plaster Materials & Their Relationship with Asbestos

Plaster material used for coating walls, ceilings and partitions is the most common building material received by Chemsafety’s Laboratory for asbestos identification. After observing the last 100 samples received by our laboratory, we found that 58% were classified as...
Mould – what you need to know

Mould – what you need to know

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....