Oliver Seiler
@oseiler.bsky.social
Dad, maker, conservation, APIs, outdoors, #ZeroCovid, #CleanTheAir, #CovidIsAirborne, co2 monitors, cr boxes, instant gratification monkey host (he/him)
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We also have CO2 monitors throughout the venue, and you can check levels before you come to the con to make your own risk assessment.
You can find those reading here (once we actual set them up in the venue for Friday morning): co2.kawaiicon.org
You can find those reading here (once we actual set them up in the venue for Friday morning): co2.kawaiicon.org
co2.kawaiicon.org
November 3, 2025 at 10:29 PM
We also have CO2 monitors throughout the venue, and you can check levels before you come to the con to make your own risk assessment.
You can find those reading here (once we actual set them up in the venue for Friday morning): co2.kawaiicon.org
You can find those reading here (once we actual set them up in the venue for Friday morning): co2.kawaiicon.org
October 25, 2025 at 4:04 AM
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Yep, and contributing to the ominous driver shortage 🤦
We know the science, we've got the tools but yet we simply decide to do nothing 🤬
We know the science, we've got the tools but yet we simply decide to do nothing 🤬
July 4, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Yep, and contributing to the ominous driver shortage 🤦
We know the science, we've got the tools but yet we simply decide to do nothing 🤬
We know the science, we've got the tools but yet we simply decide to do nothing 🤬
eg Wellington: www.wcl.govt.nz/services/at-...
CO2 meters
Borrow CO2 meters to monitor air quality and ensure a healthy environment.
www.wcl.govt.nz
July 4, 2025 at 4:34 AM
eg Wellington: www.wcl.govt.nz/services/at-...
@thomasnash.bsky.social you are chairing the transport committee and were present during my presentation. It's extremely disappointing to see so much inaction and authorities passing the bucket instead of taking responsibilities. Other municipalities can provide good ventilation on public transport.
Thomas Nash (@thomasnash.bsky.social)
Wellington Regional Councillor and Transport Chair, Te Pane Matua Taiao Greater Wellington. Adjunct Lecturer Massey University.
thomasnash.bsky.social
July 4, 2025 at 4:12 AM
@thomasnash.bsky.social you are chairing the transport committee and were present during my presentation. It's extremely disappointing to see so much inaction and authorities passing the bucket instead of taking responsibilities. Other municipalities can provide good ventilation on public transport.
And worse: GW is currently procuring new trains, and there are no sufficient requirements for ventilation for the new trains. Instead they just require UIC 553 which targets 5000ppm CO2.
July 4, 2025 at 4:06 AM
And worse: GW is currently procuring new trains, and there are no sufficient requirements for ventilation for the new trains. Instead they just require UIC 553 which targets 5000ppm CO2.
So it looks like everyone is passing the bucket and nobody is taking responsibility. I'm not a lawyer but from my understanding GW has the ultimate responsibility for H&S, but as far as I an tell there's no tangible action - not even data collection to know the extent of the issue.
July 4, 2025 at 4:06 AM
So it looks like everyone is passing the bucket and nobody is taking responsibility. I'm not a lawyer but from my understanding GW has the ultimate responsibility for H&S, but as far as I an tell there's no tangible action - not even data collection to know the extent of the issue.
Besides that, there are plenty of studies that all demonstrate that the observed CO2 concentrations are not only inacceptable for public health but impacting the driver's cognitive capacities similar to a drunk driver. How is that acceptable?
July 4, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Besides that, there are plenty of studies that all demonstrate that the observed CO2 concentrations are not only inacceptable for public health but impacting the driver's cognitive capacities similar to a drunk driver. How is that acceptable?
I received a response from Metlink, which basically explained that drivers cannot control the aircon or even open windows any longer, and a number of excuses why without national standards they won't pursue any engineering solutions because it's "too hard".
July 4, 2025 at 4:06 AM
I received a response from Metlink, which basically explained that drivers cannot control the aircon or even open windows any longer, and a number of excuses why without national standards they won't pursue any engineering solutions because it's "too hard".
I have presented this to GW transport committee in Feb/24 and suggested some easy and cost effective work arounds while engineering solutions are being developed
July 4, 2025 at 4:06 AM
I have presented this to GW transport committee in Feb/24 and suggested some easy and cost effective work arounds while engineering solutions are being developed
Including that 'PCBUs “must minimise risks to health and safety, so far as is reasonably practicable, by taking one or more that is the most appropriate and effective taking into account the nature of the risk”'
Yet, passengers are only left with the least effective 'last line of defence' (masks)
Yet, passengers are only left with the least effective 'last line of defence' (masks)
July 4, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Including that 'PCBUs “must minimise risks to health and safety, so far as is reasonably practicable, by taking one or more that is the most appropriate and effective taking into account the nature of the risk”'
Yet, passengers are only left with the least effective 'last line of defence' (masks)
Yet, passengers are only left with the least effective 'last line of defence' (masks)