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PODCAST: Mission Matters: Modernizing How We Handle Hazards in the Workplace
Modernizing how we handle hazards in the workplace is crucial. In this episode, Adam Torres and Mona Shum, Founder & Principal Industrial Hygienist at Aura Health & Safety, explore Mona’s journey and Aura Health & Safety.
PODCAST: The Manufacturers’ Network: Embracing Digital Technology in Industrial Hygiene with Mona Shum
Mona discusses the most common challenges in manufacturing related to air quality and exposure control, citing examples from food-related facilities experiencing dust and chemical hazards. The impact of climate change, including heat stress and wildfire smoke, on occupational settings is highlighted, shedding light on the broader implications for business operations and worker safety.
PODCAST: Mona Shum, Entrepreneurial Serendipity /The Riderflex Podcast
Mona, the Principal Industrial Hygienist at Aura Health and Safety Corporation, is a seasoned expert in occupational and environmental health with over 25 years of experience. After two decades in the industry, she took the leap in 2016 to establish her own business, driven by a commitment to reducing health risks in various populations. A certified industrial hygienist, Mona's expertise spans exposure assessment, indoor air quality investigations, and chemical review. Her contributions to the field earned her the prestigious Elizabeth McDonald award in 2020. Beyond her professional accolades, including authoring over 20 publications and serving as an adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia, Mona's vibrant personality shines through. Known as the office foodie and an enthusiastic dancer, she brings a unique energy to her team
PODCAST: EHS on Tap. E168: Mitigating Workplace Safety Risks (Taryn Toic)
On episode 168 of EHS On Tap, Taryn Toic, Hygiene Team Lead at Aura Health and Safety, talks about mitigating workplace safety risks.
PODCAST: Healthier Workplaces
In episode 16 of Healthier Workplaces Show, Bob Krell talks with Mona Shum, MSc, CIH, about how climate change impacts occupational and environmental health and safety professionals, especially regarding heat stress and wildfire smoke.
Levi Kimble , MSc, CIH / Partner, Senior Industrial Hygienist of Aura Health and Safety Corporation for a Podcast with Lunide louis
Best Morning Routine, Ever! Podcast Discovering the Invisible Threats: Unmasking Health Risks in Different Environments https://lnkd.in/gckA4gza
Publications
Mona Shum, MSc, CIH and Amanda Bronswyk discuss the IATSE 891 heat stress app and wildfire smoke in the latest issue of Protocol Magazine.
Leading with Purpose and Precision: UBC Unveiling the Talents of Mona Shum, MSc, CIH
Apps Launched
At our company, we specialize in creating innovative, safety-focused applications designed and maintained to support workers in challenging environments. We have developed a suite of apps tailored for IATSE 891 members in British Columbia (BC) to help them assess and manage environmental risks on the job. Our Wild Fire App assists workers in evaluating wildfire smoke exposure and determining appropriate control measures, drawing from guidelines by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. The Heat Stress App and Cold Stress App help users assess risks related to extreme temperatures, using methods compliant with WorkSafeBC regulations, while offering guidance on mitigation strategies. These tools are designed to enhance worker safety and assist production companies in meeting compliance standards, providing accessible, practical resources for assessing risks in real time.
Stories from the Field
Aura Industrial Hygienist, Taryn, conducted Site training at a local film studio, where she demonstrated how to use a particulate monitor to monitor atmospheric fog. She also educated workers on how to interpret the results and compare them to applicable occupational exposure limits. Training the workers on Site allowed this film production to collect additional data throughout the duration of their film production, and to proactively assess if worker exposure levels were within compliance, or if control implementation was required.