Could asbestos have been released during renovation or building work? A new brochure published by the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) explains what to do if you suspect you have asbestos and which expert bodies you can contact.
Not everything that has been passed down over generations is correct. In our new blog series, Tox Info Suisse clears up dangerous myths and misconceptions that have been presented as fact. This time we’re addressing persistent myths about mushrooms, which, in the worst-case scenario, can lead to someone being poisoned.
Buzz, buzz – ouch! When the weather gets warmer, we start seeing bees, wasps and more recently, also the Asian hornet. Usually, these encounters are harmless but a sting can be painful. When should we simply cool the stung area, when does it become dangerous – and at what level is it considered poisoning?
Could asbestos have been released during renovation or building work? A new brochure published by the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) explains what to do if you suspect you have asbestos and which expert bodies you can contact.
Not everything that has been passed down over generations is correct. In our new blog series, Tox Info Suisse clears up dangerous myths and misconceptions that have been presented as fact. This time we’re addressing persistent myths about mushrooms, which, in the worst-case scenario, can lead to someone being poisoned.
Buzz, buzz – ouch! When the weather gets warmer, we start seeing bees, wasps and more recently, also the Asian hornet. Usually, these encounters are harmless but a sting can be painful. When should we simply cool the stung area, when does it become dangerous – and at what level is it considered poisoning?
