Health & Safety

Indoor air quality plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy and comfortable living environment. Since we spend a significant amount of time indoors, especially in Winter, it is essential to be aware of the benefits of air filtration. Two of the most effective filters are HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) and Carbon filters. How do the work? HEPA Filters HEPA...

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought attention to the importance of air purification in public places, especially in schools. With students spending several hours in enclosed classrooms, the risk of airborne diseases and pollutants is high. Therefore, implementing an effective air purification system in schools is crucial. One of the most effective air purification systems for schools is a HEPA filter air...

Currently one in nine Australian children suffer from Asthma attacks. This statistic is expected to increase. A significant portion of yearly hospitalizations for childhood asthma occur in February. Upon returning to school, various factors such as increase in dust and closed classroom windows, stress, environmental changes, allergens, and less stringent asthma management during the holidays can trigger asthma symptoms in...

Prolonged exposure to high levels of noise can cause permanent hearing loss. Fortunately, out of all the many potential workshop injuries, hearing impairment is one of the most preventable with the use of appropriate PPE, such as earmuffs and earplugs. But, which hearing protection is best? Firstly, let’s break down what harmful noise actually is. The Australian Standard AS/NZS 1270:2002: Acoustics...

What are TVOCs? The Total Volatile Organic Compound (TVOC) level is a measurement of the sum of all of the Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) found in an air sample.  “Organic” means it has at least one carbon atom. “Volatile” means it is a gas under normal atmospheric conditions, so it has low boiling point and a high vapour pressure. That...

If you are like me, hay fever and pet allergens are making Spring a time of absolute misery. Many Australians will spend the coming months conducting a symphony of sniffing, sneezing and the sound of scratching our reddened, allergy-ridden eyeballs. Foremost on our blurry minds will be the quest to reduce pollens and allergy symptoms. Fortunately, studies show the use...

Particulate matter (PM), is a term that describes microscopic solid particles and liquid droplets, which are suspended in air. PM2.5 are particles or droplets that are two and a half microns or less in width. One micron is equivalent to one one-thousandth of a millimetre or 1 micron (micrometer) = 1/1,000,000 of a metre. To put this in context, the...

Dust is a constant and enormous health risk in all lines of industrial work, including the school workshop. You may not be able to see it, but microscopic particles of silica, wood, asbestos and other nasties can travel deep into your lungs, leading to potential long-term diseases. Therefore, knowing how to handle hazardous dust in the workshop is extremely important...

Thanks to the Omicron variant, COVID-19 is making a major resurgence - just in time for the new school year. Consequently schools are looking for the best strategies to protect students and staff. One of these strategies is the use of HEPA air purifiers in the classroom. In support of this, a recent study by the Centers for Disease Control...