Event Details

The Standards Australia/New Zealand Standards adoption of the ISO16900 series of standards on respiratory protection has significant implications for both manufacturers and OHS Practitioners regarding the selection and suitability of respiratory protection based on Work Rate Class (WRC) determined by the workers breathing rate. Respirators will now be evaluated and classified by WRC, which includes testing at flows indicative of the designated work rate and estimation of end of life for gas and vapour cartridges. The question of whether in workplace respiratory measurements are required for selection and use of respiratory protective devices utilising AS/NZS ISO TS 16975.1:2023 and the difficulties with estimating work rate class is explored in this presentation.

This webinar will be of interest to any involved in respirator manufacturing, distribution or selection, looking forward as Australia & New Zealand transition to the new ISO standards over the next 5 years.

Presenter

Dr Jane Whitelaw FAIOH, COH ®, CIH ®

Dr Jane Whitelaw is a Certified Occupational Hygienist with over 25 years’ experience in the manufacturing industry before joining the University of Wollongong, where she is currently Head of the OHS Discipline and the Academic Program Director. She is a member of Australian/New Zealand standards committee SF-10 Respiratory Protection and RESP-FIT Board member; and has recently completed a PhD in Medicine evaluating the physiological effects of respirator use in heavy industry.  She is passionate about an evidence based, worker centric approach to control of occupational hazards, and equipping practitioners to protect worker health.

https://scholars.uow.edu.au/display/jane_whitelawl

Moderator

Mark Reggers

Mark is an Occupational Hygienist (MAIOH) whose current Specialist Application Engineering  role at 3M Australia (Personal Safety Division) focuses on providing technical end-user guidance and advice around the selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment. This is backed by his previous experience as an Occupational Hygiene/Property Risk Consultant, Masters in Science (Occupational Hygiene Practice), Cert IV in OHS and 20 years in the safety equipment and training industry.  He is passionate about occupational hygiene to ensure workers health is not compromised from workplace exposures and practices.

Mark co-hosts the “3M Science of Safety Podcast”, which is available on all major podcast platforms. He chats with expert guests on a range of WHS topics to provide practical advice and guidance for all workplaces.

He is the Chair of the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH) respiratory fit testing training and accreditation program RESP-FIT.

Attendees will receive 0.2 CM Points for attending this event