One of the best gems I heard was linked from the ABC News website. It was a talk on 6 March 2020 Controlling Coronavirus in Australian with WHO Expert Dr Bruce Aylward to an audience of Australian health professionals. One of the important messages was the aggregation of COVID-19 cases […]
Brisbane
The cowboy removal of damaged asbestos roofs after the November 2014 hail in Brisbane has created a significant Workplace and Public Health incident.
Hail and asbestos roofs
Many public health authorities recommned dilute bleach to kill mould. It appears that bleach may be ineffective at killing mould spores, but a vinegar added to dilute bleach to reduce its alkalinity makes it much more effective.
Killing mould after the Queensland floods
The hidden danger of fungi and bacteria will be present after flooded Australian houses and buildings are renovated. The key to prevention will be the early treatment of cavities and surfaces before fungi and bacteria really get a hold.
Queensland floods, the cleanup
I have real problems planning a trip using public transport because I picture maps in terms on landmarks (turn left at the BP Service Station) rather than street names and actual distances. I like to know graphically what the transport network is and where and when I transfer from one […]
Google Maps Transit
The Mandarin edition of the AIOH book “Principles of Occupational Health and Hygiene, An Introduction” was be launched at Griffith University in Brisbane on Monday September 6th 2010 by representatives from China, Griffith University, the Queensland Government, AIOH, IOHA and AFOEM. Some of the team behind the book and its adaption to China […]
The launch of the Mandarin edition of “Principles of Occupational ...
Much could be learned about the spread of Swine Flu from the spread of the disease on the Pacific Dawn, which recently berthed in Sydney. For some reason the public health officials let passengers leave the ship and fly all over Australia. To me it would have been prudent to […]
Influenza, Cruise Ships and Air-conditioning
ARPANSA , the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency was