by Air Matters | Oct 16, 2024 | Noise Testing, Occupational Hygiene Testing
When a construction company takes on a major project, they use the skills of a huge range of workers. But how do they manage the hazards and health risks to those people? And what about the potential effects on those not directly involved in the works? Air Matters...
by Air Matters | Nov 20, 2015 | Noise Testing, Occupational Hygiene Testing
Rob recently attended an occupational hygiene course in the United Kingdom that focused on the effects of heat stress on workers. Ways to manage and control heat stress was an important part of the course. If you have any queries about the effects of heat stress on...
by Air Matters | Jun 2, 2015 | Environmental Consulting, Noise Testing, Occupational Hygiene Testing
New Premises After 10 years operating out of our Khyber Pass site, the Air Matters Auckland office and lab has moved to bigger premises at 587B Mt Eden Road. It is an opportune time to stop and reflect on the last 10 years. Air Matters has grown, and there has also...
by Air Matters | Feb 1, 2014 | Noise Testing
The bassist of Dire Straits rock band has suffered hearing damage as a result of his performing career and he now is unable to listen to loud music or stay in noisy environments. A very informative interview with the BBC Radio Live’s Shelagh Fogarty can be...
by Air Matters | Jan 19, 2014 | Noise Testing, Occupational Hygiene Testing
The Medical Research Council presents ‘A Century of Amplified Music’. This website touches on the advances of amplified music and then allows the reader to take a survey – which can lead to some quite interesting results. Have a go here.