WES & BEI Proposed Changes 2024

19 May 2024

WorkSafe has reviewed 57 Workplace Exposure Standards (WES) and 1 Biological Exposure Index (BEI). They have now opened up consultation on the proposed changes, you can be part of the consultation by going to WES and BEI proposed changes 2024 | WorkSafe and filling...

EPA Consultation on Importers & Manufacturers Information

07 March 2024

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is currently seeking your feedback on proposed changes to the Hazardous Substances (Importers and Manufacturers Notice) 2015. This proposal will affect any business that imports or manufactures hazardous substances in New...

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...

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...