Posts by Stuart Keer-Keer
Air Quality in the Auckland Fire Smoke
Air Quality affected by smoke from the Auckland Convention Centre fire.
Read MoreMould in Homes
How to Reduce the Risk of Mould Mould is caused by excess moisture. This moisture can be caused by unusually high humidity (damp air), condensation, as well as leaky pipes and roofs. If the excess moisture is eliminated, so is the source of the mould. Moisture Inside a Dwelling Increases: The risk of mould and…
Read MoreNoise and Our Hearing
Continual exposure to noise affects our hearing long and short term. We need quiet time for our hearing to recover.
Read MoreCrystalline Silica from Concrete Dust
Silica and Concrete Dust Concrete dust contains crystalline silica, which is often referred to as silica. Technically, they are different, but for simplicity, it will only be referred to as silica in this blog post. If you want to understand the difference, please see our web page on silica testing. The Problem with Silica Dust…
Read MoreWhy Is There Variation in Asbestos Results?
It has been found, from experience and testing, that: asbestos in building materials such as stipple and lath and plaster can vary from room to room in a property the results from different laboratories can vary soil samples from the same site can be both positive and negative, even if they are sampled from the…
Read MoreAir Quality in Childhood Centres
Auckland Air Quality in Childhood Centres The Auckland region has over 100,000 children aged four and under. Around 40,000 of them are in early childhood centres for an average of 21 hours per week. As their lungs are still developing, children are often more susceptible to health risks caused by airborne pollutants. The Auckland regional…
Read MoreK2 Asbestos Poster
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Read MoreAsbestos in and around Fuseboards
Asbestos in Fuse Boards Many fuse boards contain asbestos. Typically, the fuse boards which contain asbestos are black in colour. Asbestos tests have shown that Zelemite fuse boards contain asbestos. Asbestos can also be expected to be found in arc shields and generator brakes. Asbestos tests have shown that material around a fuse board can…
Read MoreAsbestos Exposure and Health Risk
The Health Risks of Asbestos Exposure The greatest health risk, in terms of asbestos, is the inhalation of asbestos fibres. This can occur if asbestos is disturbed by activities such as sanding, cutting, grinding, and sweeping; that is, any activity that is going to cause the fibres to become airborne. Asbestos Fibres that are a…
Read MoreAsbestos From Super Six
Super Six Hazards Super Six roofing material can release asbestos. This is often found in the ceiling space below the roof, and in the soil surrounding the property. Super Six Roof Composition Super Six is made with asbestos and concrete. Concrete is basic, or alkaline. Carbon dioxide in the air is slightly acidic. Super Six…
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