


In 2024, we are embracing the theme of ‘Scientific Storytelling’ a concept at the heart of our profession as occupational hygienists, in the beautiful city of Perth, Western Australia. Our committee has embarked on a global quest to uncover some of the finest scientific storytellers from around the world, and we’re incredibly excited to unveil a selection of these visionaries who will share their insights with us.
Conference attendees can enjoy exclusive access to a special discount code, C24AIOH, offering reduced rates on all Swan River Seaplanes services. This is the perfect opportunity to soar above Perth and take in its stunning landscapes from a unique vantage point.
Don’t miss out on this memorable experience during your stay!
Welcome Dinner Themed Night
Networking Drinks + Presidents Cup Virtual Golf
AND PLENARY SPEAKER
DATE: Monday 2nd December to Wednesday 4th December
LOCATION: Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
(Includes GST)
Full conference ticket - includes a ticket to all social events
• Early Bird Member $1,860
• Early Bird Non-Member $2,255
Early Bird pricing ends Friday 18th of October
• Standard Member $2,547
• Standard Non-Member $2,877
Technical conference ticket - additional social event tickets need to be purchased
• Scientific Program Member $1,595
• Scientific Program Non-Member $1,925
Day pass conference ticket - additional social event tickets need to be purchased
• Day Pass Member $1,111
• Day Pass Non-Member $1,243
Student and Retired Member Tickets are complimentary, additional social tickets can be purchased upon registration. Please note that proof of full-time enrolment is required. Upon completion of your registration, your enrolment will be verified by AIOH.
Keep an eye out on our socials as more information gets released!
For registration or conference enquiries, please reach out to AIOH Events or call the AIOH Office on 03 9338 1635.
CES sessions will run on Saturday 30th November – Sunday 1st December at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Full day: 8.45am – 5:00pm
$630 Member
$780 Non-Member
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided.
Half day: 8.45am – 12:15pm and 1:00pm – 5:00pm
$330 Member
$390 Non-Member
Morning tea or afternoon tea and lunch provided.
COH Members will receive 0.5 CM points for a CES half day and 1 CM point for a CES full day.
To register for the conference and your Continuing Education Sessions click here.
Looking for accommodation in Perth or a city escape in the CBD? We have secured discounted rates for the following hotels available via the links provided below:
• Doubletree by Hilton Perth Waterfront
- 4 Star Hotel
• Intercontinental Perth City Centre
- 5 Star Hotel
• Parmelia Hilton Perth - 5 Star Hotel
• Adina Apartment Hotel - 4 Star Hotel
• Quay Perth - 4 Star Hotel
(Enter dates 27th Nov - 6 Dec and apply discount code AIOHCON24)
AIOH sincerely thanks the conference committee for their invaluable support and assistance in 2024.
Conference Chair: Zach Bentley, Occupational Hygiene Specialist, Chevron
Scientific Programme Chair: Dr David Lowry, Principal – Occupational Hygiene, Rio Tinto
Committee Members:
• Marcus Cattani, Associate Professor & Deputy Director, Edith Cowan University MARS Centre
• Lee Cherry, Occupational Hygienist & HSE Specialist, Chevron
• Daniel Cronje, Senior Occupational Hygiene Advisor, Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers
• Dean Crouch, Senior Radiation Specialist, Iluka Resources
• Gillian Felton, Senior Occupational Hygienist, Shell
• Tanja Koeberle-Troy, Regional Manager – Hygiene WA, RED OHMS Group
• Dr Adélle Liebenberg, Course Coordinator: Postgraduate Courses in Occupational Hygiene Respirable Fit Test Training Manager, Edith Cowan University
• Heather Little, Occupational Hygienist, BHP
• Jacques Oosthuizen, Professor, Edith Cowan University
• Ruairi Ward, Principal Hygienist, Director, RED OHMS Group.
If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities for the conference please contact Kelly Phypers, Senior Events Manager, AIOH.
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To download the CES program please click here.
Time Session and Speaker Outline
9:00am - 5:00pm Pink Bus Swan Valley Wine Tour
12:30pm - 3:00pm Swan River Seaplanes Tour Sponsored by:
Just 25 minutes from Perth, the Swan Valley offers some of the region's best award-winning wineries. Gather with your colleagues and peers for a full-day adventure, enjoying exceptional wine tastings and unforgettable experiences. Tickets are available during registration.
Our Early Bird prize draw winners will enjoy a scenic flight over beautiful Perth city. This exclusive experience includes a delightful spread of sparkling wine and a cheese platter upon arrival. Winners will be notified via email in October.
To download the CES program please click here.
Time Session and Speaker Outline
11:00am - 3:00pm Presidents Cup Virtual Golf Sponsored by:
4:15pm - 5:00pm Ask Me Anything? Hosted by AIOH Emerging Hygienist Group
5:00pm - 5:45pm Newcomers Speed Networking Event Hosted by AIOH Mentoring Committee
Join us for the Presidents Golf Cup, a fun and social virtual golf session designed to bring together golf enthusiasts of all skill levels. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a beginner, this event promises an enjoyable and engaging experience for everyone. Tickets are available during registration.
Join a panel of senior AIOH members for an “Ask Me Anything” session, where they will draw on their extensive experience to answer your questions in a casual and relaxed setting. This is a unique opportunity to gain insights from seasoned professionals in the field.
Join our speed networking event to meet fellow newcomers, expand your network, and build relationships to support your journey in occupational hygiene. All are welcome to join at the Liberty Bar and Summer Garden, PCEC.
5:45pm - 6:45pm Opening Night Networking Drinks Sponsored by:
7:00pm - 10:30pm Welcome Dinner Sponsored by:
Kick off the conference with your colleagues and industry peers for drinks, canapes and networking at the Liberty Bar and Summer Garden, PCEC.
Join us at the Welcome Dinner for networking, music, and captivating entertainment by Matt Hale the Hypnotist! Head to the Level 3 BelleVue Ballroom 2, PCEC, for an evening filled with fun, laughter, and unforgettable connections
Time Session and Speaker Outline
7:30am - 8:20am Conference Registration
8:25am - 8:35am Welcome to Country
8:35am - 8:45am AIOH Presidents Address Jeremy Trotman, AIOH 2024 President
8:45am - 8:55am Conference Opening Address Zach Bentley, AIOH 2024 Conference Chair
8:55am - 9:55am Session 1: Surprise Keynote Address - to be announced on the day!
9:55am - 10:05am AIOH and Annals of Work Exposures and Health Partnership Professor Rachael Jones, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health Department of Environmental Health Sciences
Head to the registration desk to print your name tag, collect your lanyard and conference satchel. Your name tag is required to scan into conference sessions.
10:05am - 10:15am AIOH Foundation Update Jackii Shepherd, AIOH Foundation Chair
10:15am - 11:00am Morning Tea and Trade Exhibition
11:00am - 12:30pm Session 2: Tackling Fatigue - Live Podcast Recording Dr Erin Welsh, Ph.D. and Dr. Erin Allmann Updyke, MD, Ph.D. This Podcast Will Kill You
Professor Rachel Jones, Editor-in-Chief of the journal Annals of Work Exposures and Health, discusses the AIOH’s partnership with the journal. Learn about the collaborative efforts to advance research, share knowledge, and promote best practices in occupational hygiene.
Join the hosts of the popular science podcast TPWKY for a live episode featuring AIOH experts discussing their experiences and insights on the critical issue of fatigue. Talking all things fatigue, this episode will be recorded live and released to all the usual streaming platforms, with direct input from our members.
12:30pm - 1:30pm Lunch and Trade Exhibition
12:30pm - 1:30pm Mentoring Workshop Hosted by AIOH Mentoring Committee
Dive into our Mentoring Workshop to gain valuable insights and skills for effective mentoring relationships. This interactive session will provide practical tools, techniques, and strategies to help you become a more impactful mentor or mentee in the field of occupational hygiene.
12:30pm - 2.00pm National Regulators Meeting Closed Session
1:30pm - 2:00pm OHTA Stakeholders Meeting Closed Session
Time
1:30pm - 2:15pm
Session and Speaker Outline
Session 3: The Art of Scientific Storytelling: Making Complex Ideas Accessible
Michael Easter, Founder of Two Percent, NYT Bestselling Author
2:15pm - 2:45pm
2:45pm - 3:15pm
New York Times bestselling author Michael Easter will present on “The Art of Scientific Storytelling: Making Complex Ideas Accessible”. He will explore techniques for simplifying complex scientific concepts through engaging narratives, enhancing comprehension and retention.
Session 4A: What Does Good Health Look Like? Raising the Standard of Occupational Health Performance Indicators
Dr. Carmen Naylor, General Councillor, AIOH
Session 4B: Research Training in Occupational Health and Hygiene – Design and Delivery for Future Impact
Prof. Dino L. Pisaniello, Professor in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene at the University of Adelaide
Session 4C: Elevating Hygiene Risks to Critical Status in CRM Programs
Adrian Moscoso, Principal Critical Risk and Safety Engineer and Rebecca Cave, MAIOH
Session 4D: Optimised Water Flushing Programs – Minimising the Waste Whilst Still Maintaining Water Quality
Steven Delides, Partnership Director, Principal Water Quality Consultant, Ecosafe International
Session 4E: How Direct Reading Instruments can Help Educators Shape Students’ Understanding of Occupational Hygiene: A Case Study
Dr Stefan Linde, (Ph.D., ROH), Senior Lecturer, Occupational Hygiene, North West University
Session 5A: Utilisation of the NEPM HIL for Lead in Soil Significantly Overestimates Worker Exposure to Lead
Andrew Orfanos, BSc. Hons, COH, FAIOH, Occupational Hygiene Division Director, VA Sciences
Session 5B: Fatigue Risk Management Journey: From Diagnostic to Data
Anna Mizzuno, Health & Hygiene Superintendent, South32
Session 5C: Storytelling with Data Valuation
John Padgham, Certified Occupational Hygienist (COH)®
Session 5D: Evaluating the Performance of Real-time Dust Monitoring Technologies under Australian Quarries: A Pilot Study
Dr Yonatal Tefera, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Adelaide Exposure Science and Health
Time
3:15pm - 4:00pm
Session and Speaker Outline
Session 5E: Analysing and Interpreting the Presence of Benzene and s-PMA in the Downstream Oil and Gas Industry
Suryo Wibowo, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia
Afternoon Tea and Trade Exhibition
3:45pm - 4:45pm WEL, WEL, WEL ... as we transition to a new era of Workplace Exposure Limits (WEL), let’s get the regulators perspective”
Tracey Bence, AIOH, Immediate Past President
Sally North, (MAIOH), Commissioner, WorkSafe WA
Shelley Rowett, (MAIOH), Executive Officer, Mining & Quarrying OSH Committee
Perdita Dickson, (MAIOH), Manager Occupational Health Programs, WorkSafe Victoria
4:00pm - 4:30pm
4.30pm - 5:00pm
Tracey Bence will moderate this year’s Mining Panel. You can engage with our special guest panellists who will share their perspectives on the science and policy of the new Workplace Exposure Limits. Following insights from each of the panellists, Tracey will throw to the floor and facilitate an open discussion on what Mining and Quarrying hygiene professionals should know, do or do differently to prepare for the raft of lowered or new workplace exposure limits.
Session 6A: What about the ‘numbers’? Is there an over reliance on analytical Data. Can this distract from action! Or do we need the numbers to tell the story?
Richard Wilkinson, University of Wollongong, BA(hons), LAA, Grad Cert Occ Hyg, MAIOH, COH
Session 6B: ABC of Crystalline Silica Exposure Assessment in WA Gold Mining
Suzanne Broadbent, Senior Advisor, Occupational Hygiene, Newmont
Session 6C: Using Monte Carlo and Bayesian Techniques to Develop an Exposure Model to Naturally Occurring Radioactive Dust in Mineral Assay Laboratories
Dean Crouch, Senior Health Physicist, CRSE, MARPS, MAIOH, Resources Health & Safety Services
Session 6D: Unravelling Noise Exposure: Dosimetry, AI, and the future of Noise Management
Wesley Podmore, Senior Consultant, Team Lead, Noise, Wood Australia
Session 6E: Characterisation and Evaluation of Firefighter Exposures During Hazard Reduction Burns: Part 1 of the Story
Benjamin Shelton, University of Wollongong, Team Leader, WSP Australia and Shai Malone, University of Wollongong, Senior Consultant, Tetra Tech Coffey
Session 7A: Hand-Arm Vibration (HAV) Risks Associated with Common Tasks Performed by Mechanics, Tyre Fitters and Boilermakers in a Heavy-Vehicle Workshop in Regional NSW
Georgia Moo, University of Wollongong, Occupational Hygienist, Hypex Group
Session 7B:
Development of Chronic Protective Exposure Limits for Sodium Fluoroacetate: Application Towards a Health Risk Assessment of a Bait Palletising Plant
Dr Sage Robinson, Ph.D., COH, MNZOHS, MAIOH, Director, Safe & Sound Solutions
Session 7C: Monitoring Respirable Crystalline Silica at Very Low Levels in Preparation of the 0.025mg/m3 Limit
Akemi Ichikawa Ph.D., Senior Analytical Chemist, SafeWork NSW
Session 7D: When the Numbers Don’t Tell the Story: Monitoring Worker Peak Exposure in Concrete Manufacturing with Real-Time Aerosol Spectrometers
Brendan Egberts, University of Wollongong, Occupational Hygiene Consultant, GCG Health, Safety & Hygiene
Session 7E: An Element, an Isotope and Marie Curie Walk into a Bar
Simon Booth, Principal Radiation Advisor, Radsol
7:00pm - 10.30pm Themed Night Sponsored by:
As the clock strikes 6:30pm, meet at the conference registration desk dressed as your favorite ‘Once Upon a Time’ storybook character. Together, we’ll embark on a magical journey where the magic of storytelling comes to life. Get ready to be whisked away to a secret location, just a 10-minute walk from the PCEC, for an enchanting and unforgettable evening.
Time Session and Speaker Outline
8:00am - 8:30am Conference Registration
8:30am - 9:15am
Session 8: Engineering Safety Narratives - Trish Kerin’s Approach to Scientific Storytelling
Trish Kerin, Lead Like Kerin
9:15am - 10:00am Session 9: Worker’s Health - The National Agenda
Sally North, WorkSafe Commissioner, WA
10:00am - 10:10am AIOH Book Launch - Principles of Occupational Health and Hygiene
Dr Sue Reed (COH, FAIOH) Editor
10:10am -11:00am Morning Tea and Trade Exhibition
11:00am - 11:45am Session 10: Overview and live Q&A: Risk = Hazard + Outrage
Dr. Peter Sandman, Risk Communication Expert
11:45am - 12:30pm Session 11: How Low Can You Go? Be It Resolved, Reduction in Workplace Exposure Standards Directly Results in Improved Worker Health Outcomes
Kate Cole, Director, Cole Health Pty Ltd
Candice Dix, Sustainability Professional, Rio Tinto (Moderator)
Paul Foley, Team Leader-Inspector of Mines, Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation, Safety (DEMIRS)
Laurie Glossop, Director, Glossop Consultancy
Andrew Orfanos, Division Director, Occupational Hygiene, VA Sciences
John Padgham, Principal Hygienist, Simtars
Jackii Shepherd, Senior Occupational Hygienist, Robson Environmental
12:30pm - 1:30pm Lunch and Trade Exhibition
Head to the registration desk to print your name tag and collect your lanyard and conference satchel. Your name tag is required to scan into conference sessions.
Acclaimed safety expert Trish Kerin will deliver a plenary address on “Engineering Safety Narratives,” focusing on her approach to scientific storytelling. She will cover the integration of safety principles with compelling narratives to enhance understanding and implementation in engineering contexts.
WorkSafe Commissioner Sally North will discuss enhancing workplace health through education, support, compliance, and stakeholder collaboration, sharing insights on safety regulations and proactive risk management strategies.
Join us as we launch the 4th edition of the ‘Principles of Occupational Health and Hygiene: An Introduction’. Chapter authors present will be invited to the stage and details of the book will be discussed.
Join risk communication expert Dr Peter Sandman for an interactive virtual presentation, where members’ questions are addressed in a dynamic Q&A session.
We are pleased to announce that we will be holding our first members debate designed to present varied views on a controversial or widely discussed issue that impacts our profession and our professionals.Our format will include two teams, each consisting of three debaters, mediated by an impartial facilitator. Voting options will be available for attendees to gauge which side was the most convincing.
1:30pm - 2:00pm Session 12A: Part 1 of 2 (please note this session will run for approximately 45 minutes)
Fatigue Risk Management in the Mining Industry
Dr. Ian Dunican, Dr. Gemma Maisey, Anna Minuzzo, Phillip Beranek, Dr. Tim Smithies
Session 12B: Cancer and Mortality of Coal Mine Workers
Deborah Glass, MA, MSc, Ph.D., FAIOH, Professor (Practice), Monash University
Session 12C: Management of Occupational Hygiene on North East Link
Jaemie Wilson, Chas Pagon, Principal Occupational Hygienists, Major Transport Infrastructure Authority
and Joseph McArdle, Health, Safety and Wellbeing Director Spark – North East Link – D&C
Time
TUESDAY 3RD DECEMBER
Session and Speaker
Session 12D: Understanding the Role of Effective Communication in Enhancing Workplace Safety
Dr Kelly Jaunzems, Lecturer, School of Medical Health Sciences, Edith Cowan University
Session 12E: The Sense and No-Sense of Gravimetric Analysis in Workplace Measurements
Steven Verpaele, MSc, CIH, Industrial Hygienist, Nickel Institute
Session 12F: The Future Burden of Silicosis and Lung Cancer Among Tunnel Construction Workers in Queensland
Kate Cole, COH, OAM, Ph.D. Student, The University of Sydney
1:30pm - 2:30pm Asian Network Meeting Open Session
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Session 13A: Part 2 of 2 (Continued)
Fatigue Risk Management in the Mining Industry
Dr. Ian Dunican, Dr. Gemma Maisey, Anna Minuzzo, Phillip Beranek, Dr. Tim Smithies
Session 13B: Air Movement through Buildings Causes Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Problems - Case Studies from the Vault
Brad Prezant, MSPJ, MBA, CIH, COH, CAQP, Prezant Environmental
Session 13C: Risk Perception of COVID-19 in Indonesia: A Longitudinal Study In 2020 – 2022
Mila Tejamaya, Department of Occupational Health and Safety, Universitas Indonesia
Session 13D: The Show Must Go On……Sorry I Didn’t Catch That, What Did You Say?’ Noise Exposures for Theatrical Stage Show Performers and Musicians
Michael Eva, Occupational Hygienist, MAIOH, RESP-FIT Accredited Fit Tester, Eva and Associates Pty Ltd and Eliza Henshaw, Eva and Associates Pty Ltd
Session 13E: Once Upon a Healthy Tomorrow: Empowering Future Leaders through Storytelling Dr Adelle Liebenberg, School of Medical Sciences, Edith Cowan University and Candice Dix, Global ESG Strategy and Performance team, Rio Tinto
Session 13F: Real Time Versus Conventional Sampler Comparison Study
Ben Walsh, Principal Hygiene, Fortescue
2:30pm - 3:00pm Session 14A: Temples to Benchtops: Untold Stories of a Stone Worker’s Disease (Silicosis)
Archana Venkateshan, QA Manager Chemical Analysis Branch, TestSafe Australia, Strategy & Programs, SafeWork NSW
Session 14B: Update on the Adoption and Transition to ISO Respiratory Protection Standards in Australia
Mark Reggers, COH, Chair SF-10 Respiratory Protection Australian Standards Committee & RESP-FIT Chair
Session 14C: Implementation of an Engineering Control to Protect Petroleum Workers Against Hazardous Vapours
Simon Worland, Occupational Health and Hygiene Lead, Ampol Lytton Refinery
Session 14D: Workplace Health Without Borders – Global Advocacy and International Partnering, what next?
Kevin Hedges, Ph.D., MAppSc, FAIOH, COH, CIH, Occupational Hygienist, Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers
Session 14E: Using Stories (and Languages) to Protect CALD Workers
Abe Lau, Principal Inspector, Hygiene and Toxicology, SafeWork NSW
Time
Session and Speaker Outline
3:00pm - 3:45pm Afternoon Tea and Trade Exhibition
3:45pm - 4:15pm
Session 15A: New Australian Standards on Respiratory Protection Require Selection Based on Work Rate: What’s the Story?
Dr Jane Whitelaw, Ph.D., COH, OHS Academic Program Director, University of Wollongong
Session 15B: The Mystery of Elevated Arsenic Levels - An Intriguing Investigation
Johann Menezes, Superintendent Water Treatment, Rio Tinto
Session 15C: Biological Monitoring for Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals
Martin Mazereeuw, Manager Chemical Analysis Branch, TestSafe Australia, Strategy & Programs, SafeWork NSW
Session 15D: Potential Toxic-Level Enzyme (Subtilisins) Exposure from Powder and Liquid Washing Powder Products to Workers in an Industrial and Manufacturing -Type Setting
Jason Green, Principal Consultant, Occupational Hygiene & HazMat, COH and Indoor Environmental Professional (IEP), Licenced Asbestos Assessor
Session 15E: Super-COH: How the Internet of Things (IoT) and Advanced Analytics Transformed an Occupational Hygienist’s Risk Assessment Abilities
Jim Struthers, Global Business Development Manager, TSI Incorporated
4:30pm - 5:30pm AIOH Annual General Meeting
7:00pm - 10:30pm AIOH Gala Dinner
MC: Marie-Anne Keeffe, Award Winning TV and Radio Producer
Celebrate your final night with a threecourse meal, live band entertainment, and the chance to connect with industry peers. The AIOH Professional Development Awards will also be presented during the evening. Don't miss this memorable highlight of the conference!
WEDNESDAY 4TH DECEMBER
Time Session and Speaker Outline
8:45am - 8:50am Draeger Alcotest Breathalyser
8:50am - 9:00am Conference Giveaways
Attend the final session of the conference for a chance to win a Draeger breathalyser! One lucky financial AIOH member will be selected in a draw, celebrating their commitment to professional development.
Don’t miss out on exclusive giveaways during the conference! You must be present to claim your prize.
9:00am - 9:30am AIOH Professional Development Awards 2023 and 2024 Award Winner Presentations
9:30am - 9:35am AIOH 2025 Conference Update Conference Chair 2025
9:35am - 9:45am BOHS President Update Parmjit Gahir, BOHS President
9:45am - 10:30am
Session 16: Acute Exposure Protocols: Bridging Biological Monitoring with Occupational Hygiene Dr Max Hills, Regional Medical Manager, Chevron
10:30am - 11:00am Morning Tea
11:05am - 11:50am
Session 17: PFAS and Human Health Therese Manning, Principal, Environmental Risk Sciences
11:50am - 12:35pm Session 18: Untangling Psychological Harm from Wellbeing: The journey within a Global Company Lauren Riley, Principal Advisor – Health, Health Area of Expertise, Rio Tinto
Join Dr. Max Hills for a presentation on Acute Exposure Protocols, bridging biological monitoring with occupational hygiene, featuring an insightful case study.
With over 30 years of experience, renowned toxicologist Therese Manning, will discuss PFAS impacts on human health, covering research, risk assessment, mitigation strategies, regulatory standards and effective risk communication.
• Our psychological health and safety journey from an individual mindset to an organisational focus
• Establishing drivers and readiness for change
• Creating momentum in commitment and action
• Case study - What did we learn and where we go from here
12:40pm - 12:45pm Conference Close Aleks Todorovic, AIOH 2025 President
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