Webinars & Online Resources

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The Toxicology of Solvents

The presentation discusses the wide use of solvents in the workplace and often used in large quantities; used for dry-cleaning, in paints and varnishes, pharmaceuticals, degreasers, adhesives, glues, printing inks, pesticides, cosmetics, and household cleaning products. This presentation will discuss the exposure, absorption, metabolism, and toxic effects of solvents.

Nuclear submarines, Radioactive waste, Rare earths and Nuclear power… Emerging opportunities for Occupational Hygienists

This talk will be wide ranging from the immediate resource impacts of nuclear submarines to the longer term philosophical impacts of nuclear accidents such as Chernobyl and Fukushima. The talk will provide an international and national perspective on workplace and environmental radiation management and the potential opportunities for AIOH members in this space.

Take Charge of Your Career – Launching the AIOH Career Pathway

The pathway to becoming a senior professional can be different for every occupational hygienist. While there is no “right” or “wrong” way to create a successful career in occupational hygiene, the attributes of education, technical knowledge, service and leadership all form a crucial part of leaving a legacy.

Practical Guide to Welding Fume Control

April 2022, The presentation examines the dangers of welding fume and the different product control methods - the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Update on Activities of the Asbestos Safety Eradication Agency (ASEA)

27 May 2022, Georgia will be speaking on the various ASEA activities with a focus on Occupational Hygiene.

Sampling Asbestos, The Good, The Bad, The Ugly (2021)

Topics include the challenge of collecting representative and sufficient asbestos bulk and dust samples, sampling and unacceptable practices such as using sticky tape and the reporting on forms with NATA logo, Australian Standard 4964 and update of current issues being discussed and asbestos identification innovations.

Safe Work VIC – Silica Related Activities

This webinar provides a comprehensive update for occupational hygienists and OHS professionals on the Work Safe VIC Silica legislation.

What’s in a Code of Practice?

The presentation provides a regulator's view on policy design and codes of practice in the WHS landscape.

Weld Fume, Hazards and Risks

Health hazards of welding fume is attracting more interest and this webinar provides an informed update on welding applications and impacts on exposure standards.

AIOH and ABSANZ Education and Training Preventing COVID 19 infection from airborne transmission

How to prevent COVID 19 infection from airborne transmission.

Finding Career direction as a trusted health and safety advisor

This webinar is designed to help you progress in your current field as an Occupation Hygienist.

Analysing Respirable Crystalline Silica

This presentation is designed to bring awareness and a reinvigorated conversation on measurement uncertainty in analysis, and how it can silently impact upon our professional work.

Reviewing Australian workplace standards

WSP was engaged by Safe Work Australia to review 726 chemical. The objective of the review was to ensure the WES was up-to-date and based on the highest quality, contemporary evidence and supported by a rigorous scientific approach.

Occupational Zoonoses

A virtual tour of the basics of zoonoses, how they spread and what prevention and management look like.

Enhancing Resilience in Stressful Times

Ideas on how to more effectively deal with day-to-day stress and develop the techniques of self-management and personal resilience;

Stone Benchtops, Bushfires and Coronavirus

What is the current position with the three issues: Engineered stone benchtops? Aftermath of the bushfire catastrophe? Coronavirus?

Dust Control in Construction

A look at silica risks in construction, alternative technologies for preventing dust, engineering controls and benefits of controlling dust.

Cabin Air Filtration Systems

With a renewed focus on respirable dust in the workplaces comes scrutiny of existing control systems designed to protect workers.

Drones – A tool to help Occupational Hygiene Professionals?

This session outlines Drone capabilities, applications and how they are being used to improve both health and safety at the workplace.

I Need Hygienist….Now

An urgent Occupational Hygiene message in the Workplace and how this is interlinked with leadership & mentoring.

AIOH Conference Presentations

2019 AMCOSH Award winning poster

Assessment of Front-End Loader Operator Exposure to Occupational Whole-Body Vibration at an Australian Port

2021 AMCOSH Award winning poster

Fitzroy Gasworks: Overcoming OHH Challenges During Large Scale Site Remediation

Learning from the other side of the world: Lessons from the UK & Australian occupational hygiene experience

The differences in how both jurisdictions address the policy, regulation and practice of occupational hygiene and seeks to draw conclusions about how this can inform better workplace health outcomes.

Risk identification & strategic control implementation a multidisciplinary approach

The benefits and challenges of a multidisciplinary approach to exposure control with a focus on the role of the Occupational Hygiene professional in risk identification, stakeholder engagement and the delivery of controls.

Where were we when.. Black Lung Re-Surfaced, Silicosis Re-emerged

A panel discussion to inform & develop conversations and think beyond what we do to contribute to better worker health outcomes.

Making Words Count – Change Community Behaviour

Insight into why it's so important to build the influence of Occupational Hygienists.

Exploring the effects of ionizing radiation beyond Earth’s orbit & deep underground

Understanding the consequences of space radiation exposure and possible countermeasures to protect organisms from the damage.

Occupational Surveillance Programs – Lifestyle Frontiers

A look at the challenge presented by increasing numbers of "lifestyle" diseases and exposures to current surveillance and monitoring practice.

LEV Test Equipment

A look at the various pieces of LEV test kit available and assess which ones will enable us to make a judgement as to weather adequate control being achieved.

The Health Benefits Of Good Work – Achieving Better Health Outcomes

Presentation on leading a paradigm shift to focus on creating good work to improve the health and well-being of workers.

Advocacy And Influence: The Hygienist’s Central Role

The importance of engaging occupational hygiene in early response to emerging issues and the success that can be achieved through collaboration.

Re-Imagine Occupational Hygiene To Improve People’s Lives

Embarked on a journey to apply critical control risk management principles to reduce exposures across our business.

Utilizing Digital Media for Increased Engagement & Building Our Community Of Practice

Utilizing digital media is at the very heart of the changing approach to communication for delivering evidenced-based information for good decision-making.

Amplifii Your Influence

A step-by-step guide to methodologies to create influence from the front of the room, in meetings and one-on-one.

WA Sundown Meeting – May 22 – Recording

We have created a video library to help our members access topical and relevant content on emerging issues. The library has content on a diverse range of topics that have been presented at State chapter meetings, during webinars, produced for Masterclasses and other recordings made during collaborations with industry stakeholders. AIOH Masterclasses Interested in purchasing a Masterclass? Add an item to your cart and checkout to access the Masterclass video with accompanying handout. Member price is $20 (+ GST) and applied at checkout (0.2 CM point awarded for attendance).

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Nanoparticles and Exposure – Masterclass 25.09.20

Statistical Topics for Occupational Hygienists – Masterclass 21.08.20

Heat Stress: Assessing and controlling work in hot environments – Masterclass 27.01.21

Real Time Monitoring – Masterclass 22.09.21

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