SERVICES

Risk Assessment and Management 

Risk assessments are complex processes which involve numerous factors, including the monitoring and investigation of the workplace environment.

The comprehensive knowledge and experience in dealing with a particular hazard, is fundamental in providing effective risk management.

Depending on the circumstances, the assessment may include the evaluation of all or some of the following.

1. Type, concentration and toxicity of the substance or material

2.Condition, friability or volatility of the substance or material

3. MSDS, monitoring and epidemiological data

4. Workplace environment, location, machinery, plant and equipment.

5. Duration of exposure, dose levels

6. Potential for physical disturbance, ignition,containment release

7. Individual biological sensitivity

8. Synergistic affects of other substances. I.e. Smoking

Asbestos and Hazardous Materials Risk Assessments (Audits)

 'Division 5' (whole workplace) or 'Division 6' (pre demolition / refurbishment) risk assessments of buildings, structures, ships and plant for Asbestos. SMF (Rockwool, Glasswool, etc) PCB (in ballasts and capacitors, etc) Lead Paint, biological, chemical and other hazards may be included, depending on the scope of work.

Safety Audits

Compliance audits / risk assessments focus on the workplace environment, machinery and equipment and the applicable Regulations and Codes.

Asbestos, SMF, Gas, Vapour, Fume and Dust air monitoring

Occupational (personal) and Paraoccupational / Control (fixed position) air monitoring during asbestos and other hazardous materials removal and normal work processes.

Paraoccupational (Asbestos) air monitoring in a factory and office areas (non removal).

Due Diligence Audits

The assessment of buildings, sites and facilities especially for pre purchase analysis.

Job Safety Analysis and Safe Work Procedures For the removal of hazardous materials and work practices including construction and demolition, machine guarding, manual handling, contaminated soil, confined space entry, etc.

Training

A certified OH&S trainer conducts on site awareness programs. A training needs / job safety analysis is conductedprior to the training program. Subjects covered in a typical training session include information about the particular hazard, risk assessment, applicable legislation or codes of practice and safe work procedures.A variety of training aids are used such as an MS Power Point presentation, training notes for each participant, Q& A time and where applicable a guided walk through of the workplace.

Project Management

The preparation of tender documents, tender evaluation, contracts administration, site supervision.

Local Exhaust Ventilation Systems

Local exhaust ventilation addresses the issue of avoiding the contamination of indoor air by specific high-emission sources by capturing airborne contaminants before they are spread into the environment. This can include water vapor control, lavatory bioeffluent control, solvent vapors from industrial processes, and dust from wood- and metal-working machinery. Air can be exhausted through pressurized hoods or through the use of fans and pressurizing a specific area.

ACGIH Standards are used, such as the Industrial Ventilation Manual (25th Edition).

Machine Guarding

The operator, machine, process and the workplace are critical to machine guarding safety. Re-design of the machine with the installation of fixed and or automatic guards, operator training, materials management and the machine surrounds reduces the incidences of machine injuries.

Ergonomics (Human Engineering)

Ergonomics (or human factors) is the understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a workplace system, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data and methods to design in order to optimize human well-being and overall system performance.

Noise Surveys

Noise Surveys including personal monitoring, are carried out in the workplace, to determine noise levels and exposures. Noise maps are used as a graphic representation of the sound level distribution existing in a given area, for a defined period.

Mould Assessments and Monitoring

Recent heavy rains and flooding have meant an increase in the incidence of mould in households and workplaces.

When mould spores are present in large quantities, they can present a health hazard to humans, potentially causing allergic reactions and respiratory problems.  

Mould is generally a dirty charcoal colour and is usually found in damp areas such as bathrooms, laundries and anywhere there is persistant leakage of water, i.e. rainwater from the roof into ceiling spaces, etc.

Symptoms caused by mould allergy are watery, itchy eyes, a chronic cough, headaches or migraines, difficulty breathing, rashes, tiredness, sinus problems, nasal blockage and frequent sneezing.

Assessments and where required air monitoring (Agar plate) are carried out to determine the extent of the mould, which can be severe for asthmatics and others sensitive to respiratory complaints, if left unresolved.