NEWS ARTICLES

04/03/2026

NEW: Simplified Occupational Hygiene Risk Management Strategies Third Edition Now Available

Third Edition Now Available, Simplified Occupational Hygiene Risk Management Strategies
The Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists is pleased to release the third edition of Simplified Occupational Hygiene Risk Management Strategies, updated for the first time in six years.

This practical guidebook provides occupational hygienists and WHS or OHS practitioners with clear, foundational tools to manage occupational health risks including biological, chemical, ergonomic, radiation and other physical hazards such as noise and vibration. It supports hazard identification, exposure characterisation, risk assessment, and control and management strategies.

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03/03/2026
21/01/2026

WorkSafe Victoria – Public Comment Open – Victoria’s Workplace Exposure Limits

The Victorian Government has released the Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) and proposed regulations for the adoption of Safe Work Australia’s Workplace Exposure Limits (WEL) for airborne contaminants. Public comment is open from 19 January to 27 February 2026.

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05/01/2026

Occupational Health Performance Measurement – Part 1: Findings of a survey of occupational hygienists and allied OHS professionals

The paper presents findings from a national survey highlighting current workplace practices and identifies opportunities to strengthen worker health protection. The project focused on identifying high-quality leading and lagging indicators of occupational health and safety performance.

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19/12/2025