and protect the health of Australian workers through application of the knowledge, practice and standing of occupational health & hygiene.
Need information on controlling dust exposures to prevent silicosis, or on exposure limits to prevent lung disease in welding?
Need to ensure the proper fitting & use of respiratory protective equipment? Engage an accredited RESP-FIT fit tester today.
Improve respiratory protection to prevent the spread of Omicron
Tunnelling & Silicosis
Respirable crystalline silica exposure in the NSW manufactured stone industry
COVID – Here’s how good ventilation can make public spaces safer
The theme for the 2021 Annual Conference is Challenge For Change and it was selected due to the nature of 2020, which communicates, transforming Challenges into positive Change Opportunities.
The Basic Principles of Occupational Hygiene course provides participants a practical understanding of occupational hygiene (Melbourne Adina Southbank).
The Basic Principles of Occupational Hygiene course provides participants a practical understanding of occupational hygiene (Sydney Adina Darling Harbour Hotel).
President Kate Cole talks about the benefits of the more tightly fitting P2 or N95 masks.
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President Kate Cole speaks on The Project about the dangers of Silicosis. In recent years, this deadly dust disease has been synonymous with engineered stone in kitchens. But thousands are also in danger in other industries like tunnelling,
Read the Case Finding Study commissioned by SafeWork NSW to investigate respirable crystalline silica exposure in the manufactured stone industry.
President Kate Cole and Past President Andrew Orfanos talk about what makes public places like restaurants and retail shops less of a COVID-19 risk.
The AIOH Submission to the 2021 NSW Dust Diseases Scheme commenting on the recommendations to improve worker health protection from RCS.
The AIOH Submission to Safe Work Australia on the measurability of these four chemicals prepared by the Workplace Exposure Assessment Committee.
Australia is grappling with the health implications of lung diseases associated with exposure to respirable crystalline silica and the need for action, including effective workplace monitoring, for the protection of workers.
The AIOH has contributed to the review that will help develop a list of health-based recommendations for WES in Australia. This includes recommendation on the WES values, notations and the list of chemicals.
Aims to prevent dust-related occupational lung disease, such as silicosis, in workers, through education & awareness of safe work practices to control exposures.
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A national respirator protective equipment fit testing training & accreditation program aimed at the proper fit of respirators to prevent exposure to contaminated air.
A health promotion charity that promotes the principles of occupational hygiene in the prevention & control of occupational diseases in the workplace.
Statistics released by Safe work Australia indicate that on average 250 people will die from injury at work, while over 2000 people will die from an occupational disease.
The Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH) is the peak organisation representing professionals working in occupational hygiene. Membership is open to both professional occupational hygienists and those with an interest in worker health protection and a healthier work environment.
Promote healthy workplaces & protect the health of workers through knowledge & practice of occupational health & hygiene; Improve the practice of occupational hygiene, the knowledge & competence of its practitioners; Raise the profile of the profession; Influence government & industry to create healthy workplaces.
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