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....
Asbestos for Managers Webinar

Asbestos for Managers Webinar

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that has been used in a variety of construction materials in New Zealand due to its strength and heat resistance.  However, exposure to asbestos can have serious health consequences, including cancer. In this webinar, we...
February 2023 Newsletter

February 2023 Newsletter

In our first newsletter for 2023 we let you know how the move to our new Wellington office is going, the recent award we received and some big team milestones we have celebrated. We also have links to our October & November webinar recordings and we are excited to...
December 2022 Newsletter

December 2022 Newsletter

In our final newsletter for 2022 we show why you need to save the date for a great upcoming conference in 2023. We also have links to our October & November webinar recordings and we are excited to let you know about our first webinar for 2023 and give you a...
Worker Training & Certified Handlers Webinar

Worker Training & Certified Handlers Webinar

The Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017 (HSW(HS)) have now been upon us for nearly 5 years and uncertainty around documented worker training and certified handlers still seems to be a hotly contested issue. In this webinar, we cover the...