EPA Consultation on Importers & Manufacturers Information

EPA Consultation on Importers & Manufacturers Information

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

Notification of refusal to issue a compliance certificate

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

April 2023 Newsletter

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

Asbestos Types & the Risks to Health

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

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...
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...