Prevention of COVID-19 by legislation and guidelines is largely unsupported by evidence and appears to rely on Rules of Thumb in infection control procedures in healthcare.
Occupational Hygiene
Home made face masks may not give the desired protection against COVID-19
COVID-19 Homemade Face Masks
There is a need for non-medical professionals and their organisations to speak up on matters related to COVID-19. Its like blindfolded people describing an elephant from what they touch, but now only a few are allowed to touch the elephant.
COVID-19 Media responses from professionals
Acidified Bleach may be a good agent to disinfect large areas contaminated with COVID-19. Its ingredients are there in your kitchen.
COVID-19 and Acidified Bleach
This blog is not intended as advice. It is for educational and research purposes only. Read this disclaimer first if you want to read this post. Out of the mire of bad advice, health authorities have emerged as authoritative. Much of their advice is good, but it comes with a […]
COVID-19 has been “medicalised”
This blog is not intended as advice. It is for educational and research purposes only. Read this disclaimer first if you want to read this post. The ABC is usually a trusted source of information, but on the topic of the Wuhan Coronavirus, it consistently misrepresents poor selection of face […]
ABC gets it wrong on face masks
Unbranded masks of dubious origin are common in stories about the Wuhan coronavirus
Wrong mask – Diamond princess
Two masks reduce protection against coronavirus as the increased flow resistance makes more contaminated air flow through the imperfect seal.
COVID-19 – why two masks actually reduces protection
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
The maintenance people are often forgotten when it comes to respiratory protection. The use of surgcial type masks in a heath care setting to protect against Legionella is very wrong and gives a false sence of security, particularly when no attention is paid to fit.