Ways to reduce Legionella risk
Flinders University researchers have identified opportunities to strengthen Legionella risk management across Australia by introducing uniform best practice across all states and territories. Published in BMC […]
Clearing contamination from car interiors
Environmental health experts at Flinders University have found open windows and ventilation can reduce but not completely remove methamphetamine contamination on most hard surfaces of a […]
Think before you ink: Hidden risks in tattoos
One in four Australian adults have at least one tattoo, but new research suggests that what’s in the ink may pose greater risks than the size […]
Green ways to treat wastewater
Rising rural populations, drought and climate change are making water scarcity a problem in country townships – with more efficient handling of sewage system wastewater part […]
Plumbing a hotspot for superbugs
A growing threat of antimicrobial resistant (AMR) pathogens poses a critical public health threat – and drinking water plumbing systems serve as significant but overlooked reservoirs […]
Testing used cars for drug traces
Environmental health experts at Flinders University have found most surfaces in a car retain traces of methamphetamine after it’s been smoked in the vehicle, putting subsequent […]
Key role in reducing health hazards
Do you know the role of environmental health officers (EHOs)? Along with disaster and pandemic preparedness, EHOs help keep water and restaurants clean to reduce disease […]
Diseases lurk in washing areas
Handbasins are hotspots for dangerous microbes that can cause illnesses including pneumonia, Legionnaires’ disease and wound infections, a new study from Flinders University warns. The Flinders […]
Meth houses: Time for more testing?
A new Flinders University study has found less than 10% of suspected methamphetamine contamination in residences are reported to council environmental health officers (EHOs), raising further […]