SafetyDocs - Workplace Safety Documents in a instant
Boot Brush Heavy Duty Mud and Dirt Scraper - 3 Sided Boot Cleaner

Bushfire smoke could cause lung problems for generations

Wednesday, 29 January 2020 1:03:56 pm Australia/Perth

Bushfire smoke could cause lung problems for generations, US monkey study suggests

Key points:

  • Scientists have studied the impact of bushfire smoke on monkeys since 2008
  • The monkeys exposed to smoke had 20 per cent less lung capacity
  • There are fears that prolonged exposed to smoke could affect human health
A child in a p2 mask sitting on the grass
PHOTO: The bushfires in Northern California in 2018 left the area shrouded in smoke for several weeks. (Reuters: Leah Millis)

Monkeys in Northern California are providing valuable clues to the health cost of exposure to bushfire smoke, revealing it could have potentially life-threatening consequences for humans.

Large swathes of south-eastern Australia were blanketed in smoke during the recent bushfire crisis, consistently exposing people to unsafe levels of noxious fumes not seen in some of the world's most polluted cities.

Read More
Posted in Safety News By ABC News

Does 3M have a P2 or N95 respirator for children in Australia & New Zealand?

Tuesday, 21 January 2020 2:21:38 pm Australia/Perth

3M Tech Update: Children and P2/N95 Respirators

With school holidays nearing the end, parents are questioning what to do with their children when the air quality is still poor.

Does 3M have a P2 or N95 respirator for children in Australia & New Zealand?

Read More
Posted in Safety News Products By 3M Australia

Using P2 Facemasks For Children

Tuesday, 14 January 2020 9:49:51 am Australia/Perth

Given that poor air quality has been present for such a long time and remains a concern, there are new considerations for the effectiveness and use of the P2 facemasks and with school holidays nearing the end, parents are questioning what to do with their children when the air quality is still poor.

ARE THEY SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN?

Read More
Posted in Safety News By Asthma Australia

Heavy smoke and hot conditions in the ACT

Friday, 3 January 2020 5:36:00 pm Australia/Perth

The heavy smoke affecting the ACT is expected to continue while fires continue to burn across the border. During this time, the ACT Health Directorate’s advice remains the same.

**Information last updated on 11 January 2020**

Read More
Posted in Safety News By ACT Health

Back to top

Post your comment

WorkSafeGEAR Australia