Application closing date: 30 September 2023 Proposed Commencement date: Early 2024 Contact information
Jane Whitelaw – Certified Occupational Hygienist jane_whitelaw@uow.edu.au
“The Effect of Smelter Emissions on Worker Respiratory Health”
This innovative 4-year multidisciplinary industry partnership study will evaluate the effect of exposure to heavy metals and irritant gases on the respiratory health of smelter workers using a retrospective and prospective study design.
The major outcomes of this leading-edge industry-based multidisciplinary study are expected to be recommendations on workplace risk controls and a medical surveillance program to protect the respiratory health of the smelter workers. The study will inform the metalliferous manufacturing industry and address the systematic failure to diagnose and control respiratory conditions. As an above-compliance measure, this will be of benefit to workers, industry and the community generally, given the broad potential scope of recommendations. Faculty: The position will be based in the faculties of ASSH (Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities)/SMAH (Science, Medicine and Health) at the University of Wollongong (UOW)
Study area: Occupational Medicine; Medical Science; Respiratory Health; Exercise Science; Occupational Hygiene; Occupational Health and Safety Student type: Domestic students/Current students; Future students, Full time
Scholarship Value: The successful candidate will receive a tax-free stipend of $148,224 ($37,056 per annum tax free over 4 years), plus travel and expenses paid for field work in Northern Queensland for at least 3 site visits of approx. 3 weeks duration in total.
Application process Applicants wishing to be considered for this scholarship should email a cover letter and their latest CV (including qualifications, relevant experience, and authored publications) to Jane Whitelaw.
Eligibility requirements To be eligible for this scholarship the applicant must: -Be an Australian resident -Have quantitative research and statistical analysis capabilities, good written and verbal communication skills and, and -Have good organisational skills and demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferable qualifications include an Honours or Masters by research degree in Science, Medicine or Exercise Science; experience in project management and/or an understanding of respiratory health.
Perth - 21st — 25th August 2023
Where: Rendezvous Hotel Perth CBD
Brisbane - 12th-16th February 2024
Price: $1980 incl. GST
AIOH COH point accredited course
Enquiries: admin@monitorcs.com.au
Credit Card facilities available
Limited Places Available
www.monitorcs.com.au
This five day course is targeted to those with a foundational and intermediate knowledge of occupational hygiene. It has been designed for occupational hygienists or suitably qualified occupational hygiene technicians (AIOH Basic Principles, Ventilation Officer IFAP or similar) who wish to extend their knowledge base in the area of mining and mineral processing.
The course aims to provide specialist information relating to processes and workplace situations likely to arise in the mining and mineral processing industries. It provides guidance as to how those situations can be assessed and managed.
The course also incorporates three half day CES sessions:
Additional topics to be covered include:
RED OHMS is an Occupational Hygiene Training Association (OHTA) approved training provider offering specialist hygiene courses that promote safety and health, and foster good working practices. Our courses range from introductory through to intermediate technical training.
RED OHMS Group is also British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) approved training provider.
8:00am - 3:00pm | 17 - 20 July 2023
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8:00am - 3:00pm | 27 - 30 Nov 2023
Instructor led online and Face to face (Perth)
Times: AWST
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BOHS IP402 Course –The course will cover the theory and practical aspects of planning and undertaking asbestos surveys in buildings of various types, and the safe and representative sampling of all types of asbestos materials. Delegates will be trained to produce reports incorporating material and priority risk assessments and make appropriate remedial recommendations to their clients.
Outcomes
8:00am - 3:00pm | 22 - 25 May 2023
8:00am - 3:00pm | 21 - 24 August 2023
8:00am - 3:00pm | 13 - 16 Nov 2023
Instructor led online and Face to face (Perth) All above are AWST
The course is designed to offer candidates the practical knowledge and skills to be able to manage asbestos in buildings and give a knowledge base to audit asbestos removal projects.
The course is also useful for those that are responsible for managing asbestos in a building or estates that have no real experience within the asbestos industry.
Course Content
The course covers the basics of surveying of buildings for the presence of asbestos, bulk sampling and general guidance on management procedures necessary to minimise exposure to identified asbestos. The course covers a broad range of asbestos related matters including the nature of asbestos, its properties and health effects, asbestos in buildings, asbestos management plans & strategies, the roles of asbestos surveyors, contractors and analysts. The course includes a full range of PowerPoint presentations, video, accompanying notes and additional course materials.
In addition to classroom-based tutorials, delegates undergo practical assessments and role playing which helps combine all aspects of the course and helps give the candidate an overview of the situations that they may experience on site.
8:30am - 4:30pm | 17 -21 April 2023
8:30am - 4:30pm | 23 - 27 Oct 2023
All times listed are (AWST) Instructor led online and Face to face (Perth)
W501 Course – W501 Course – Online and in person (Perth). Are you looking to expand your knowledge of sampling? This course will cover:
RISK ASSESSMENT – CALCULATIONS – INTERPRETATION - PRESENTATION OF RESULTS - WORK THROUGH A NUMBER OF UNUSUAL SCENARIOS
It is an instructor-led in-person (Perth) and online course. The ICertOH qualification is approved by the AIOH as an alternative to a university qualification, in gaining full AIOH membership. The W501 course is part of the core modules for ICertOH certification.
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