by Air Matters | Nov 20, 2015 | Occupational Hygiene Testing
Air Matters has recently purchased an ozone monitor. This is especially useful for measuring low levels of ozone in workplaces or in ambient air. The monitor reads in real time and data logs to help relate peaks to various activities. Ozone can have serious effects on...
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 | May 7, 2015 | Environmental Consulting
Air Matters was part of a team that won a 2015 NZ Planning Institute award for the development of a new approach for a long term consent for the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
by Air Matters | Dec 3, 2014 | Occupational Hygiene Testing
Carol and Helen have recently attended the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygiene Conference held in Melbourne. Helen was awarded a scholarship from the NZOHS to attend the Continuing Education Sessions at the conference which involved seminars on ventilation,...
by Air Matters | Nov 1, 2014 | Environmental Consulting, Occupational Hygiene Testing
Worksafe New Zealand is consulting on a Workplace Exposure Standard for Diesel Particulate Matter. A review of international standards has been carried out and a proposed WES of 100ug/m3 has been recommended. The review documentation and feedback forms can be...
by Air Matters | Sep 12, 2014 | Occupational Hygiene Testing
Thanks to all the people who came and visited our stand at the OHSIG Conference in Auckland, and congratulations to Mike Gray who won the ‘Decibel Challenge’ and took home a case of wine by having the closest guess to the average sound level across the...
by Air Matters | Jun 1, 2014 | Environmental Consulting, Indoor Air Quality Testing, Occupational Hygiene Testing, Product Testing
Air Matters has now purchased a PPBRae 3000 Photoionisation Detector (PID) for measuring low levels of Volatile Organic Compounds from 1ppb to 10,000ppm. This unit is useful in environmental, odour, industrial hygiene, indoor air quality studies and tracking down...
by Air Matters | May 1, 2014 | Environmental Consulting, Occupational Hygiene Testing
Recent studies have shown elevated levels of fumigants in shipping containers arriving in New Zealand. The New Zealand Customs Service has undertaken research and Air Matters has carried out testing to identify fumigants and volatile organic compounds (VOC) and assess...
by Air Matters | Apr 1, 2014 | Environmental Consulting, Occupational Hygiene Testing
A new systematic literature review concludes that there is strong and consistent evidence that many dusts and fumes are risk factors for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This paper has investigated the associations between occupational-attributable COPD...
