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 | Feb 11, 2024 | Occupational Hygiene Testing
We are pleased to introduce Johnny Fernandez who started with Air Matters this year. Johnny is a Certified Industrial Hygienist who was working in Qatar. Johnny has been working in the field of occupational hygiene for many years and brings a wealth of knowledge to...
by Air Matters | Feb 24, 2023 | Occupational Hygiene Testing
From safe ladder usage to stringent scaffolding regulation, health and safety has come a long way. But while we are well-aware of the physical dangers present in a workplace, what about hazards that are harder to see? The quality of air and presence of contaminants is...
by Air Matters | May 2, 2022 | Occupational Hygiene Testing
We are proud to announce that Nick Browne has gained his International Certificate in Occupational Hygiene (ICertOH). He is the second person in New Zealand to receive this highly regarded qualification. The certification involved passing six week-long courses,...
by Air Matters | Apr 26, 2022 | Occupational Hygiene Testing
New owners, same quality Three familiar science professionals have created an exciting new partnership to take Air Matters into its next era. Longtime Air Matters colleagues Rob Murray, Nick Browne and Carl Goodhue bring their wealth of occupational hygiene testing...
by Air Matters | Mar 24, 2022 | Occupational Hygiene Testing
Passing the baton When I started Air Matters 18 years ago, I had a vision of a vibrant business, making a difference in terms of air quality in NZ. I was particularly aware of a gap in New Zealand around assessment of exposure risk for workers and saw some very bad...
by Air Matters | Nov 25, 2021 | Occupational Hygiene Testing
Air Matters is delighted to be having an intern for the summer. We would like to introduce Brydie Craven, who will be working from our Mount Maunganui office. A new Occupational Hygiene Internship Programme has been established by the Health and Safety Association of...
by Air Matters | Nov 25, 2021 | Occupational Hygiene Testing
The understanding of how COVID-19 spreads has developed since its first outbreak, and the importance of airborne transmission is now accepted. As such, there is an increased focus on ventilation. Carbon dioxide can be used to indicate poorly ventilated areas....
by Air Matters | Sep 9, 2021 | Occupational Hygiene Testing
The 2021 NZ Occupational Hygiene Society Conference, Change is in the Air, was a success with great attendance, and a day of interesting and thought-provoking sessions from experts across the field of occupational hygiene testing. Scheduled for the beginning of...
by Air Matters | Jul 2, 2021 | Occupational Hygiene Testing
Shaving your beard could save your life. WorkSafe recently developed this video showing the importance of a clean shave when wearing PPE.
