Asbestos in your Workplace
Asbestos is a hazardous material that poses a risk to health by inhalation if the fibres become airborne and people are exposed to these fibres. Exposure to asbestos fibres is known to cause mesothelioma, asbestosis, pleural plaque and lung cancer. Asbestos containing materials (ACM) were extensively used in Australian buildings, plant and equipment, ships, trains […]
Heat Stress Monitoring
Heat stress is the total heat burden to which the body is subjected by both external and internal factors. The body must balance the heat transferred into the body, heat generated in the body, and heat coming out of the body. Heat stress can greatly contribute to accidents and injuries in the workplace. Effects of […]
When do you need an Asbestos Management Plan?
When do you need an Asbestos Management Plan? An Asbestos Management Plan (AMP) is a tool used when managing asbestos in a building, structure or in contaminated waste and soil. Most commonly an AMP is utilised by the controller of a building to assist in the prevention of exposure to asbestos fibres to building occupiers […]
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a rare form of Cancer that develops from the transformed cells originating in the mesothelium, the protective lining that covers many internal organs of the body. It is usually caused by exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral and was used commercially for its desirable physical properties