You may be aware that the classification system that we use for hazardous substances in New Zealand is changing.
At the moment we use the HSNO classification system, for example:
* 2.1.1A – Extremely flammable gas
* 6.4A – Eye irritant
* 3.1B – Highly flammable liquid
From April 2021 New Zealand will adopt the GHS classification system. Most of the HSNO classes correlate to the new GHS classifications
Read MoreDid you know Chemsafety has offices in both Christchurch & Wellington? Our Wellington branch can help with the full range of Occupational Hygiene services including noise, dust and exposure monitoring as well as asbestos surveying and clearances.
Read MoreCatch up on our news from our October newsletter;
These terms are often used interchangeably but they are quite different and both very important to manage the health of your team.
Read MoreMasks and face coverings are a very topical subject as Auckland moves back up to Level 3 and the rest of New Zealand moves up to Level 2.
We give a reminder on the different types of masks you have seen being used during the pandemic. Ensure you know the limitations on each type before you use them. Chemsafety can help you with respirator selection if needed.
Read MoreUnder alert level 2 Chemsafety services remain available and we have invoked our COVID Level 2 plan to keep our team healthy and safe.
Read MoreWelcome to Chemsafety's August Newsletter. In this edition;
Join us for our free webinar on Wednesday 12 August at 10:00am to learn how to minimise exposure to hazardous substances.
Read MoreDo you know what to do if the hazardous substance you use and store begin to spill or they leak? Join us in our free webinar to discover what you should have in your spill kit, what should be in your emergency response plan and what steps you should take in an emergency situation. This webinar is suited to all those workplaces that hold hazardous substances on site.
Read MoreFrom 2020 Chemsafety has been examining in detail the evidence available for the fire ratings of flammable gas and liquids stores. This is to provide assurance to both the client and Chemsafety that the regulations are being met and the hazard appropriately controlled.
Read MoreSnow is fun to play with but not all kids have access to snow during winter. Try this fun experiment to make fake snow at home.
Read MoreJune's newsletter is all about us. The story of how Chemsafety came to be, how we filled in our time during lockdown, a Q&A with our Founding Director Michael Gray and a new service we're offering.
Read MoreMichael Gray is our Founding Director at Chemsafety. Although still actively involved in the business, these days Michael can be found thinking about strategic direction while fishing on the lakes around New Zealand, or pondering the companies cashflow while working in his garden.
We asked Michael about why he begun the company in 1992, what are his biggest achievements and what he's most proud of.
Read MoreMachine-made mineral fibres can be a health hazard to people working with them, from manufacture to installation and removal.
Read MoreChemsafety will be doing more office and site based work in level 2 so you will see us more on site, but we will still be physical distancing.
Read MoreWe're all adjusting to working remotely during the COVID19 pandemic. Our April newsletter outlines some of the ways that we're adapting our business to meet the current situation.
Read MoreBeing at home more due to COVID 19 lockdown means that there will be more humidity in your home. This combined with the change of season means that you’re more likely to have problems with damp and mould than normal.
Read MoreNeed something to read over the lockdown? SafeGuard magazine have decided to make their publication free this month. There are some great articles ... especially the one written by our Managing Director, Bridgette Jennings on page 25
Read MoreWorkSafe have updated their approach with further information about compliance certification. Chemsafety is here to help you manage your compliance during this time.
Read MoreDue to the Level 4 lockdown all Chemsafety staff will be working remotely with full access to our systems and resources.
Read MoreAt this time, we do not anticipate that the current novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation will impact our ability to continue to deliver our services to you.
Read MoreCatch up on what's been happening at Chemsafety in our February newsletter
Read MoreWe're coming up to the second anniversary of our Wellington Branch. We've been working with some great companies completing asbestos survey's, providing asbestos assessor services, noise monitoring, dust and silica monitoring, respirator fit testing and certification.
Read MoreThe 11thEdition of theWorkplace Exposure Standards and Biological Exposure Indices Special Guidehas now been published on the WorkSafe websitehere.
Table 1 below shows some of the WES that have been adopted in December 2019, and those for which we intend changing the WES in three years’ time.
The time has come to establish a hazardous substance location (HSL) for your class 6 (toxic) and class 8 (corrosive) substances. From 1 June 2019 if you exceed the thresholds, you will need to have established an HSL for these substances.
Read MoreChemsafety Laboratory, expanding its scope of work and getting IANZ accreditation
Read MoreIn Australia there have been approximately 106 cases of acute silicosis (including 2 fatalities) caused by breathing in dust created by the cutting and grinding of engineered stone benches. The benches contain up to 97% quartz (crystalline silica).
Read MoreYes, for a number of different reasons including worlkload, heating, reduced ventilation and dry weather.
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Read MoreRespirable Crystalline Silica has come under the focus of Worksafe NZ as part of their Clean Air Programme. Respirable crystalline silica is a known carcinogen and a health risk to those primarily working in the construction and manufacturing industries.
Read MoreWorksafe New Zealand has implemented a new initiative called the Clean Air Programme. The main focus of the Clean Air Programme is protecting workers from crystalline silica dust and solvents within the work place but also encompasses welding fume and wood dust.
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