Do you BREATHE FREELY?

Breathe Freely NZ is aimed at reducing occupational lung disease which causes significant debilitating ill-health and suffering. This initiative has been developed by NZOHS for our industry in conjunction with AIOH and BOHS.

Ko te whāinga o Breathe Freely NZ (Pūkahukahu Mahea Aotearoa) ko te whakaheke i ngā mate ka hua i te mahi, te pūtake o ngā mate nui me te mamae. He kaupapa tēnei i hangaia e NZOHS mō tēnei ahumahi i te taha o AIOH me BOHS.

Controlling exposures in CONSTRUCTION

Construction workers are at a high risk of contracting lung disease. Exposure sources include asbestos, silica dust and welding fume.

Controlling exposures in WELDING

Welders are exposed to metal
fume and gases which can potentially cause lung diseases
and cancer.

Controlling exposures in ENGINEERED STONE

Engineered stone workers are at high risk of acute and chronic silicosis if dust controls are not appropriate.

Controlling exposures in MINING

Silicosis has made a re-occurrence in miners resulting in greater focus on controlling exposures and medical surveillance.

HI Management Standard

The Health in Industry Management (HI) Standard self-assessment tool will help you to identify strengths & weaknesses, set priorities & develop action plans to help you to better manage workplace health risks.

Find an Occupational Hygienist

Search the New Zealand Occupational Hygiene (NZOHS) Consultants listing.

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