What is the AIOH The Australian Institute of
Occupational Hygienists Inc. (AIOH) was formed in 1980 and incorporated in Victoria
in 1988. The affairs of the Institute are managed by an elected governing Council
comprising the President, President Elect, Secretary, Treasurer and three Councillors.
The overall objective of the Institute is to help ensure that workplace health hazards
are eliminated or controlled. It seeks to achieve this by: Promoting the profession
of occupational hygiene in industry, government and the general community. Improving
the practice of occupational hygiene and the knowledge, competence and standing
of its practitioners. Providing a forum for the exchange of occupational hygiene
information and ideas. Promoting the application of occupational hygiene principles
to improve and maintain a safe and healthy working environment for all. Representing
the profession nationally and internationally.
What is Occupational Hygiene Occupational Hygiene
is generally defined as the art and science dedicated to the Anticipation, Recognition,
Evaluation, Communication and Control of environmental stressors in, or arising
from, the work place that may result in injury, illness, impairment, or affect the
well being of workers and members of the community. These stressors are normally
divided into the categories Biological, Chemical, Physical, Ergonomic and Psychosocial.
International Occupational Hygiene Training and Qualifications Website is now Live!
The Occupational Hygiene Training Association (OHTA) has unveiled an exciting new learning resource to cope with booming global demand for trained Occupational Hygienists as the world seeks to address a myriad of workplace hazards such as asbestos.
The new website provides free, high quality training materials for students and training providers to address issues relating to the evaluation and control of physical, chemical, biological and ergonomic hazards in the workplace.
To view this exciting new website click here
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AIOH2013 - Call for Sponsors
Sponsors are an integral part of the AIOH Annual Conference & Exhibition!
Without the support and contribution of the sponsors, our conference wouldn't be the same.
The organising committee are calling organisations to be a part of the success of this event by considering our sponsorship options.
Click here to download the AIOH2013 Conference Sponsorship Prospectus
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Dr Julia Norris makes the news!
Our very on Honorary Secretary Dr Julia Norris recently made it to the pages of The Weekend West newspaper and highlights her career achievements which includes completing a medical degree whilst juggling a family, a consultancy, a not for profit organisation and of course the AIOH!
Read more here.
Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists Inc
To view this special feature click here.
Managing Noise in the 21st Century
During Noise Awareness Week in August 2012 a special liftout was featured in the West Australian newspaper.
To view this special feature click here.
Managing Noise in the 21st Century
During Noise Awareness Week in August 2011 a special liftout was featured in the West Australian newspaper.
To view this special feature click here.
Managing Noise in the 21st Century
During Noise Awareness Week in August 2009 a special liftout was featured in the West Australian newspaper.
To view this special feature click here.
Forensics at Work: Shining the spotlight on Occupational Hygiene
In the lead up to the 26th Annual Conference of the AIOH, a special 8 page colour liftout was featured in the West Australian newspaper on Friday 28th November 2008.
To view this special feature click here.
