Mining is Australia’s highest-risk industry for occupational disease. This guide consolidates the key occupational hygiene compliance obligations for metal, coal and surface mine operators.
Workers exposed to ionising radiation in medical, industrial and research settings must be monitored and protected under Australian radiation protection standards. This guide covers dose limits, TLD monitoring and licensing.
Work-related respiratory diseases — silicosis, CWP, occupational asthma — require early recognition, regulatory notification and workers’ compensation. This guide covers the full pathway in Australia.
Work-Related Respiratory Diseases: Recognition, Reporting and Compensation in Australia Read More »
Australia is transitioning Workplace Exposure Standards (WES) to Workplace Exposure Limits (WEL) by December 2026. This guide explains what is changing, what stays the same, and how to prepare.
WES to WEL Transition: What Australian Businesses Need to Know Before December 2026 Read More »
Using contractors does not transfer WHS responsibilities. This guide covers how occupational hygiene obligations apply to contractor relationships and what PCBUs must do to discharge their duty.
Managing Contractor WHS: Occupational Hygiene Obligations When Using Contractors Read More »
A noise survey quantifies worker exposure and identifies sources for engineering control. This guide covers dosimetry vs SPL measurement, survey design, instrumentation requirements and reporting.
Workplace Noise Survey: Planning and Conducting a Compliant Assessment Read More »
Confined space entry requires a formal permit system and atmospheric testing in Australia. This guide covers regulatory requirements, gas detector selection, atmosphere testing protocols and entry procedures.
Confined Space Hazard Management: Atmospheric Testing and Entry Permits Read More »
Heat stress is a serious occupational hazard in Australia’s climate. This guide covers physiological heat illness, WBGT assessment, administrative controls and acclimatisation requirements.
Heat Stress Assessment and Controls for Australian Workplaces Read More »
Biological hazards in workplaces include Legionella in cooling towers, mould in water-damaged buildings and bloodborne pathogens in healthcare. This guide covers assessment and control obligations in Australia.
Biological Hazards in the Workplace: Legionella, Mould and Bloodborne Pathogens Read More »
Hazardous manual tasks are a leading cause of workplace injury in Australia. This guide covers risk factors, assessment tools (REBA, RULA, NIOSH equation), controls and regulatory obligations.
Hazardous Manual Tasks and Musculoskeletal Disorder Assessment in Australia Read More »