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.
The Illicit Drug and Drug Contamination Course
Webinar – SWA Occupational Lung Disease Workplan 2022
The Filter Magazine (June 2022)
Webinar – Managing Exposure to RCS across Australian Workplaces.
The objective of these sessions is to prepare potential candidates for the upcoming virtual exams before their assigned exam date. Target Audience - All full members who have applied for COH and those who are considering applying. First-time COH examiners and those who require a refresher are encouraged to register
The presentation will provide insights into wide ranging radiation issues which will have immediate resource impacts and potential opportunities for occupational hygienists.
All members are invited to join to discuss what they expect from AIOH Chapter Meetings and what they would like to see in the future.
The AIOH is proud to present this Course which has been specifically developed by experts, to support occupational hygienists, environmental and safety professionals in the assessment and management of locations impacted by illicit drug contamination.
Dr Sam Hamilton, Safe Work Australia, Director, Occupational Diseases and Hygiene Policy will discuss the SWA Occupational Lung Diseases Workplan for 2022.
The June Filter Magazine showcases our 2021 Conference, 2021 AIOH Award Winners plus hear from our executive leadership and read about our outreach programs.
President Kate Cole presents the results of the member's survey of RCS exposures in Engineered Stone Fabrication, Mining, Construction and Tunnelling industries.
The W501 course is an important foundation training course to build your professional knowledge of occupational hygiene sampling.
Welcome to our new and improved digital newsletter - The Filter Magazine. Using an online e-magazine platform, reading the latest AIOH news on a mobile device, desktop or laptop has never been easier.
Paul Foley's presentation during his June webinar detailing requirements for Health Management Plans (HMP) and historic Respirable Crystalline Silica exposures.
Survey of occupational hygienists to support the Regulatory Impact Analysis for respirable crystalline silica. We encourage all members who have experience in managing RCS exposure to participate in this survey.
New Position Paper providing guidance on the assessment, evaluation, and control of occupational exposure to welding and thermal cutting fume.
This AIOH submission was made to the NSW Government and makes a number of recommendation for improving the demolition licensing in NSW.
Our submission provides comments on the guidelines identify the key challenges involved in communicating the risks around asbestos and how to adequately address those challenges.
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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