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Ready to test your knowledge and have a bit of fun before the official conference begins?
Join the EHG on Sunday 30th November from 4:15pm for the Big Fat (Hygiene) Quiz of the Year — a lively and interactive session where your hygiene know-how (and general trivia skills) will be put to the test.
Whether you go solo or team up with colleagues, this quiz is all about friendly competition, laughs, and the chance to win a prize or two. More than just a fun event, it’s also a fantastic way to break the ice and meet others in a relaxed, informal setting.
The quiz wraps up just in time to roll into the Newcomers Speed Networking session at 5:00pm, making it the perfect double-header to kick off your AIOH25 experience. We’d love to see both new and familiar faces — head to Meeting Room C2.4, Level 2 at the ICC and get involved!
If you’re attending the AIOH Conference for the first time, this is the perfect opportunity to dive in and start building lasting connections. Join us for the Newcomers Networking Event — a vibrant and welcoming gathering designed especially for those new to the conference and the profession.
Happening on Sunday 30th November from 5:00pm in the Parkside Pre-Function Area, Level 2 at the ICC, this event offers a relaxed setting to meet fellow delegates, share experiences, and expand your professional network.
Whether you’re just starting out in occupational hygiene or stepping into a new phase of your career, this is your chance to connect with like-minded peers and start forming the relationships that will support your journey. Enjoy engaging conversations and go in the draw to win some great lucky door prizes. It’s the ideal way to break the ice before the full conference program begins — we look forward to welcoming you!
All AIOH members are invited to attend this engaging and interactive session to learn more about the AIOH Mentoring Program.
Whether you’re an experienced professional considering becoming a mentor, or an emerging practitioner seeking guidance as a mentee, this session offers practical tools, strategies, and insights to support the development of meaningful and effective mentoring relationships.
Mentorship plays a vital role in the continued growth and excellence of the occupational hygiene profession. It facilitates the sharing of knowledge, nurtures leadership, and helps ensure that critical skills and experience are passed on to the next generation. For mentors,
it’s a chance to give back and help shape the future of the profession. For mentees, it provides valuable support, encouragement, and access to real-world insights that accelerate learning and professional development.
Join us to find out how you can get involved, enhance your career journey, and contribute to building a stronger, more connected occupational hygiene community.
And don’t miss your chance to win some exciting lucky door prizes! Join us on Monday 1st of December from 7:15am.
Back by popular demand, the AIOH25 Debate returns to spark thought, provoke discussion, and stir up some healthy competition! This lively session will see two teams of three go head-to-head, tackling one of the most pressing and provocative questions facing our profession today: “Replacing Brains with Bytes: Can AI Make Better Calls than Occupational Hygienists?”
Is artificial intelligence an essential tool advancing the practice of occupational hygiene, or does it present more risks and uncertainties than it’s worth? Can data-driven decisions truly rival the experience, intuition and contextual judgement of a trained professional?
Moderated by an impartial facilitator, the debate will feature strong arguments on both sides — and the final verdict rests with you. Attendees will have the chance to vote on which team made the most compelling case.
Whether you’re an AI enthusiast, a sceptic, or somewhere in between, this is a must-attend session that promises sharp insights, engaging commentary, and maybe a few laughs along the way. Rally your colleagues, bring your curiosity, and join the conversation shaping the future of our profession.
Join us on Wednesday 3rd of December from 10:45am - 11:30am
For a limited time, elevate your air sampling capabilities with our exclusive offer. When you purchase the VAPex Pro or Apex2 Plus/Pro air sampling pump kits, which come with five pumps, you'll receive the Flow Detective™ Plus air flow calibrator at no additional cost. This offer is available only for a short period, so act now!
To take advantage of this exceptional opportunity, contact us for a quote by emailing jason.foster@experttesting.com.au. Terms and conditions apply. The applicable part numbers for the pump kits are: APEX2ISPLUS/KIT, APEX2ISPRO/KIT, and VAPEXPRO/KIT. Note that if you are purchasing a VAPex, a charger base for the Flow Detective will need to be purchased separately, part number 209152B/KIT.
This is your last chance to register for these fantastic social activities at AIOH25. Make sure you don’t miss out on the fun, networking and memorable moments.
Sunday 30th November 2025
11:00am - 3:00pm
PRESIDENTS CUP VIRTUAL GOLF
Sponsored by 5:45pm - 6:45pm
OPENING NIGHT NETWORKING DRINKS
Sponsored by 7:00pm - 10:30pm
WELCOME DINNER
Sponsored by
Monday 1st December 2025
7:00pm - 11:00pm
THEMED NIGHT: ‘TIME WARP’
Sponsored by
Tuesday 2nd December 2025
7:00pm - 11:00pm
AIOH GALA DINNER
Need a fresh, professional photo? The Headshot Booth is your chance to get a high-quality headshot taken by a professional photographer - perfect for updating your LinkedIn profile or professional portfolio while you’re at the conference.
The Sue Davies Foundation, as trustee for the Sue Davies Scholarship Trust, provides vital support for individuals looking to advance their careers in occupational hygiene. The foundation aims to help promising professionals grow in the field and become catalysts for the development of occupational hygiene in their own countries. The Sue Davies Award was created in honor of the late Sue Davies, whose invaluable contributions helped establish the Occupational Hygiene Training Association (OHTA). Sue was a key figure during the early years, providing wise counsel and driving the creation of an international training scheme and qualifications framework.
When: Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd December, 10:00am – 11:00am
Where: Exhibition Hall
Just swing by… and smile!
1. Book your time slot here
2. Donate $30 to the Sue Davies Foundation here
3. Arrive 5 minutes early (camera-ready)
4. Smile for the camera!
New to this year’s AIOH Annual Conference is The Pitch – a high-energy, TED-style platform designed to bring ideas to life.
More than just a presentation, The Pitch will allow selected exhibitors to step out from behind the booth and into the spotlight. In just five minutes and five slides, presenters will showcase a product, share an idea, or deliver a compelling solution that aligns with our 2025 conference theme: “Evolution: Insights into Impacts.”
Held during the peak buzz of the lunch breaks in the heart of the networking area of The Gallery, The Pitch will offer conference attendees and exhibitors an opportunity to engage beyond the booth. It’s a chance to spark conversations, demonstrate innovation, and connect directly with Australia’s leading work health and safety professionals.
Whether you’re an exhibitor sharing a bold innovation or a conference attendee seeking a practical solution, The Pitch is an opportunity to inspire, influence, and leave a lasting impression on the AIOH community.
MONDAY 1ST DECEMBER
12:45pm Pitch 1: Silica Worker Health Passport
Presenter: Eoghan McKenna, MedPass
12:53pm Pitch 2: Personal Fume Monitor
Presenter: Ian Scott, Weldclass - Allclear
When: Monday 1st & Tuesday 2nd December, 12:40pm – 1:25pm
Where: Networking Area, The Gallery
1:01pm Pitch 3: Connecting Individual Behaviour with Hydration Through Technology
Presenter: Jonathan Pearson, Alliance Safety Equipment
1:09pm Pitch 4: The SKC PPI: Evolving Dust Sampling for Clearer Insights and Stronger Impacts
Presenter: Dusty Ott, SKC / Air-Met Scientific
1:17pm Pitch 5: Meet Your PT Provider
Presenter: Christine Hirst, Proficiency Testing Australia
TUESDAY 2ND DECEMBER
12:45pm Pitch 6: Ranger in the Wild - Air Quality Insights from the Antarctic Peninsula to Australian Tunnels
Presenter: Paul Pickering, Expert Testing Services
12:53pm Pitch 7: Evolving Heat Stress Management: Real-Time Hydration Insights for Safer, Smarter Workforces
Presenter: Ting Ting Lee, MX3 Diagnostics
1:01pm Pitch 8: How Low Can You Go? Accuracy and Cross Sensitivity in Real-Time Monitors.
Presenter: Luke Todisco, Draeger Australia
1:09pm Pitch 9: The Most Powerful PPE Isn’t Worn, It’s Known
Presenter: Sebastian Tiller, ALS
1:17pm Pitch 10: The Potential of Generative AI in HSE
Presenter: Russell Clark, Blackline Safety
A big thank you to our exhibitors for their support at AIOH25! Your contributions make the conference experience possible. Don’t miss the chance to connect, explore innovative products, and engage in valuable conversations. Let’s celebrate the amazing work in our industry!
ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION
MONDAY 1ST DEC
WEDNESDAY 3RD DEC
ICC SYDNEY
Evolution, Insights Into Impacts
2026 Dates:
Melbourne: 2 - 6 March nd th
Sydney: 20 - 24 April th th
Perth: 11 - 15 May th th
Brisbane: 8 - 14 June th th
Melbourne: 13 - 17 July th th
Sydney: 10 - 14 August th th
Brisbane: 7 - 11 September th th
Perth: 12 - 16 October th th
Register your interest here.
Please note that dates are subject to change. Confirmed dates will be released by the end of the year.
If you want to book private course, please email office@aioh.org.au
As part of National Asbestos Awareness Week we have teamed up with AHCA to host a webinar on Thursday 27th November, 4:00 pm –6:00 pm (AEDT)
To view the full webinar schedule and register click the button below
Register here
Want to revisit some of the amazing sessions we ran this year?
You can now find 2024 and 2025 webinar recordings under ‘Education’ on the AIOH website.
Webinar recordings
With 2025 coming to a close, our final BPC courses were presented in Brisbane (September) and Perth (October)
2025 was a big year with 8, week-long Basic Principles of OH courses presented in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane, with a total of 152 students attending. Congratulations to all who attended and passed the OHTA201 course!
While each course runs like a well-oiled machine, behind the scenes an enormous amount of work goes into the logistics of venues, student registrations and all the other moving parts that are required to relocate our cases of equipment and materials around the country. We would like to acknowledge the huge effort that goes into this by our fabulous support crew in the AIOH office: Claire Phypers, Kelly Phypers and Alicia Gorman. We’d also like to give a shout-out to Sharann Johnson who coordinates the OHTA201 exams for us.
The 2026 dates for the Basic Principles of Occupational Hygiene Course will be released soon for online registration, so check out the website - Events – AIOH.
Have a wonderful New Year and see you in 2026!
To finish the year, we have some more memories to share from one of our alumni. While Peter Aspinall attended the BPC about 20 years ago and now is involved in presenting it, he still remembers the impact of being inspired by facilitators Barry Chesson and Julia Norris!
What is your current Job Title?
My current title is Principal Certified Occupational Hygienist –with my role now being focused on providing health and hygiene risk assessments and causation advice to the Insurance and Loss Adjusting industries.
The BPC was my first step towards my membership with the AIOH and my Masters in Occupational Hygiene studies through UOW.
Why did you sign up for the BPC?
At the time of attending my first BPC, I was working for AirMet Scientific and reporting to Peter Shiels who was supportive of the sales team obtaining the BPC knowledge in order to talk the language of hygienists
The BPC helped me identify opportunities where the Air-Met products (which included the SKC range of equipment and consumables) could be better promoted, and it also enabled us to provide educated recommendations and product solutions to support hygienist needs.
Did the BPC influence your decision to enter or remain in the OH field?
At the time of attending my first BPC, I was working for AirMet Scientific and reporting to Peter Shiels who was supportive of the sales team obtaining the BPC knowledge in order to talk the language of hygienists.
The BPC helped me identify opportunities where the Air-Met products (which included the SKC range of equipment and consumables) could be better promoted, and it also enabled us to provide educated recommendations and product solutions to support hygienist needs.
What aspect of the course influenced you the most in your current career?
No one topic of BPC profoundly influenced me at the time, however the practical sessions and actual hands on with sampling equipment, building sampling trains and the mock assessment practices enlightened me. These practical sessions made me realise how (with my SKC product knowledge from Air-Met sales training) I could further contribute to product knowledge & understanding to enable me to contribute to future BPC sessions.
This experience also highlighted how I could use my practical knowledge, to better help new hygienists to get the best from their equipment and to ensure quality sampling programs.
This is an area that I still feel passionate about today and regularly encourage hygienists to do more and get more out of their OH tools.
I have been a very strong advocate for the course for many years.
Would you recommend the course to future Occupational Hygienists?
I have been fortunate to have assisted the delivery of the AIOH course material over the years with other hygiene legends such as Terry Gorman, Hendo, Jen Hines, & Mel Cox to name just a few.
I’ve introduced this course to a number of clients and businesses as the minimum experience expectation for their safety and hygiene teams.
I’ve seen first-hand how it can awaken even seasoned Safety professionals, and experienced Occupational Physicians to the world of Occupational Hygiene.
Why would you recommend the course to others?
One amazing thing I see is that the BPC presenter passion for the course material that I felt all that time ago is still seen in those delivering the material today. For me, presenting this material is an opportunity to give back to the OH community and share my knowledge and experience with those new to the industry
The delivery of practical application sessions of the BPC material is one area that I know is regularly still getting high praise and appreciation from students coming through the courses today.
As 2025 draws to a close, we’ve been busy behind the scenes at AIOH and there’s plenty of exciting news to share. From updates to our membership and certification journey, to awards, Council activities, and program enhancements, we’ve been working to make your membership experience smoother, more valuable, and more engaging.
A quick reminder for all members: please ensure you are using AIOH logos and post-nominals correctly to maintain your professional standing. This includes MAIOH, FAIOH, and COH. Misuse can impact consistency across the profession.
We have opened registrations for the 44th AIOH Annual General Meeting (AGM), as well as the opportunity for Full and Fellow members to vote for the General Councillor position for 2026–27. Voting is to select one of the four members who have put up their hand to join Council, a great sign of the enthusiasm and commitment within our membership.
Thank you to everyone stepping up to contribute to the Institute’s future. An email was sent via the AGM platform, Vero Voting (please check your spam folder if you haven’t seen it). Attendance at the AGM is open to all members, and we encourage you to join either in person or via the online platform.
This past year has been another busy and rewarding one for AIOH. From Council activities and volunteer contributions to the continued growth and engagement of our membership, we’ve seen many highlights. Thank you to all volunteers, Council members, and members for your dedication and support in making the Institute thrive.
Membership Subscription Program
In early 2026 we will introduce a subscription payment program for membership renewals. This initiative is designed to help members manage costs in today’s challenging environment while keeping connected and engaged with AIOH throughout the year. While overall membership has grown, retention has historically been limited at the Associate level. This program aims to make maintaining membership easier and more accessible, supporting members to stay active and supported.
In 2026, we aim to open AIOH Award submissions earlier in the year, giving members more time to prepare and submit applications. These awards are significant milestones in a member’s career, offering recognition, professional growth, and industry visibility.
The AIOH Member Profile section has been delayed due to updates in the Industry and Experience sectors We aim to have this fully launched in January 2026, providing members with an enhanced platform to showcase their professional journey. Additionally, several new frameworks are proposed to strengthen programs and add even more value to membership, offering innovative ways to engage, learn, and develop professionally
As we look beyond 45 years as an Institute, 2026 promises to be a year of growth, connection, and celebration With subscription options, early awards, updated profiles, and strengthened programs, members will have more ways than ever to engage and advance in their professional journey.
All official AIOH communication comes via email, including event invites, renewal reminders, EOIs, committee calls, and Council updates. Make sure you’re getting them by:
Checking your junk or spam folder regularly
Confirming your email address is correct in MYAIOH
Adding @aioh.org.au to your safe sender list
Missing an email could mean missing deadlines or opportunities. A quick check now will save you headaches later And remember, all emails sent through our main platform are also available in the MYAIOH email library.
Phishing emails are getting sneaky, especially around EOFY. Remember: AIOH will never ask you to purchase anything on our behalf
Payments are only requested for membership, official events, or merchandise through trusted, secure channels
Always double-check the sender; official emails come from @aioh.org.au
If something looks suspicious, do not click any links Forward it to admin@aioh org au so we can investigate and warn others.
I’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to 2025 President Aleks Todorovic, whose seven-year term on Council has now concluded. Having worked alongside Aleks for the past 4.5 years, I’ve seen first hand his unwavering commitment, support, and contribution to AIOH. While he will not be on Council in 2026, we are delighted that he will remain part of our community and continue to support the Institute in other ways
At the same time, we are thrilled to welcome Kelly Johnstone as President. This marks an exciting time for AIOH as we look ahead to new opportunities, initiatives, and growth under Kelly’s leadership.
Hope to see many of you at AIOH25!
We love seeing our community grow. A big welcome to everyone joining us across Full, Provisional, Associate and Student membership, and to those stepping up into Professional levels.
We have had a high volume of applications come through, which is great to see It also means processing is taking a little longer than usual. Thanks for your patience and a huge thank you to our Membership and Qualifications panel and all interviewers for the time and effort they are putting in.
If you are thinking about applying, please still go ahead. We are working through applications as quickly as we can and it is exciting to see so much growth across the AIOH
Welcome to the community, we are glad you are here.
Benjamin Cattani
Jordan Harley
Ben MacDonald Lisa Malloy
Calvin Dunn
David Blackburn
Louise Kleynhans
Angela Ritter
Ned Price
Conor Johnston Paschale Shirrefs
Cooper Murray
Damien Hughes
Mohammed Gibran Siddiqui
Sarah Verry
Sarah Weber
Abiola Alphonso
Andrew Moller
Anil Kumar
Anna Blishen
Brody Perry
Deepak Nathubhai Maru Monique Janse van Rensburg
Derric Chacko
Naomi Bolton
Donny Lawrence James Neil Shepherd
Dylan Gomer
Editha Teodoro
Charles Cook Emma Minson
Cherie Oprea
Chris Douglas
Claire Marler
Claire White
Cooper Murray
Damien Hughes
Glenn Sproule
Gregory Reid
jacob watson
Kelly Oloughlin
Norman Go
Richard Jones
Ryan Jurkowski
Samantha Brandstater
Sarah Daetz
Shannia Wai
Tim Brewer
Mark O'Brien Yvonne Cabate
Matthew Oosthuizen
Andrew Wright Isabella Cruz Rameesha Tanveer
Angela Crawford Katrina Kungl Seyedeh Leila Berenjani
Austen Erickson Kim Cunningham
We are thrilled to celebrate an incredible milestone as our dedicated AIOH members, both active and retired, reach 40 and 45 years of continuous membership This achievement reflects remarkable commitment to the profession and to the Institute.
We extend our deepest appreciation to all milestone members for their loyalty, support and meaningful contribution to the AIOH over so many years.
We are proud to add this year’s milestone members to an esteemed group that includes Laurie Glossop, Margaret Donnan AM and Glynys Goricane Thank you for your unwavering dedication to the profession and to the Institute.
Every year at AIOH is shaped by the dedication, energy and vision of our Council, and 2025 was no exception. Each Council brings a unique mix of skills and ideas, and the 2025 team has gone above and beyond to guide the Institute forward.
Like Councils before them, the 2025 Council worked tirelessly. Their guidance and commitment has helped AIOH continue to grow, adapt and strengthen. It’s been a fast year, but the impact they’ve had is genuinely appreciated. From everyone at the AIOH office, we send our heartfelt thanks for everything they’ve done.
The AIOH Annual Report has now been released and is available on the MYAIOH member portal, showcasing the achievements of the year.
We also want to acknowledge and thank our outgoing Council members.
To Aleks Todorovic, who has served seven consecutive years, your contribution and leadership have shaped so much of who we are today.
To Secretary Nicola Peel and John Paghgam, thank you both for your dedication and the time you’ve given to the Institute.
We extend our thanks to our continuing Council members:
Dr Kelly Johnstone, who will be stepping into the President’s role, Treasurer Dustin Bennett and General Councillors Melanie Cox and Michael Eva Your ongoing support means so much, and we look forward to the year ahead with you. Finally, we look forward to welcoming our new Council at the AGM on Tuesday 2 December.
Thank you again to the entire 2025 Council for your contribution, guidance and for helping AIOH move forward.
Awards Committee
Chair: Simon Worland
Members: Brett Young, Carman Naylor, Mitchell Thompson Melanie Windust , Liam Wilson
Communications & Marketing Committee
Chair: Kelly Jaunzems
Members: Cecilia Mason, Hamish Rae, Andrea Holloway, Richard Jackson, Sarah Verry, Georgia Csorba & Alex Britton
Ethics Committee
Chairs: Heidi Scott & Venessa Thelan
Members: Jeremy Trotman, Elaine Lindars, Ruairi Ward, Adrian Paine and Mark Russell
External Affairs Committee
Chair: Kate Cole OAM
Members:Tracey Bence, Deborah Glass, Peter Knott, Dino Pisaniello, Shelley Rowett, Aleks Todorovic, Kelly Johnstone
Membership & Qualifications (M&Q) Committee
Chair: Mitchell Thompson
Members: Michael Weller, Nathan Redfern, Andy McCarthy, Jwalit Parik, Giovani Sessarego, Alan Williams, Noel Pinkerton
Mentoring Committee
Chair: Jason Green
Members: Samantha Forster, Luke Ripper, Shane Collins, Milan Patel, and Dean Gleeson
Emerging Hygienest Group (EHG)
Leads: Hamish Rae, John Padgham
Working Group: Ben Govan, Claire Di Corleto, Lucy Bicheno and Shinnae Rashleigh.
Professional Development & Education (PD&E) Committee
Chairs: Sharann Johnson & Jame Whitelaw
Members: Kelly Johnstone, Sue Reed, Ken Osakwe, Adelle Liebenberg, Rob Alcock, Luke Dunk
Strategic Risk Advisory Committee
Chair: Dustin Bennett
Members: President-Elect Kelly Johnstone, Ruairi Ward, Fouad Rizk & Ross Di Corleto
Workplace Exposure Assessment Committee
Chair: Lee Cherry
Members: Ian Firth, Alan Rogers, Robert Golec, Geza Benke, Linda Apthorpe, Marcus Brooks, Nathan Aust, Greg O'Donnell, Zac Du Prez, Louise Burt, Stephen Turner, Tim White, Mark Desira, Bradley Geinitz
Certification Board
Chair: Adelle Liebenberg
Board: Jennifer Hines, Gavin Wellings, Naree Carton, Kerry McDougall and Linda Apthorpe
RESP-FIT Board
Chair: Mark Reggers
Board: Melanie Cox, Michael Eva, Julia Norris, Peter McGarry, Julie Moore Heidi Scott, Sebastian Rasche and Jane Whitelaw
AIOH Foundation Board
We also acknowledge the AIOH Foundation Board
Chair: Jackii Shepherd
Honorary Secretary: Peter McGarry
Directors: Dustin Bennett, Ash Boss-Handley, Jaemie Wilson, Kieran Brookes
Member Representation & Advocacy – 2025
We at AIOH are proud of the contributions our members make to occupational hygiene beyond the Institute. In 2025, members represented AIOH on boards, committees, advisory groups and standards committees, ensuring the voice of occupational hygiene is recognised and valued across the sector
International & National Representation
Brian Eva – Board Member, Asian Network of Occupational Hygiene (ANOH); Board Member, Australasian Radiation Protection Accreditation Board (ARPAB)
Maggie Davidson – Biotoxins-related Illnesses Advisory Committee, Australian Government Department of Health
Dean Crouch – Registrar, ARPAB
Terry Gorman – Board Member, ARPAB; Standards Australia SF-010 Occupational Respiratory Protection
Kelly Johnstone – Australian OHS Education Accreditation Board (AOHSEB); IOHA Education Committee
Andrew Orfanos – Board Member, IOHA; SafeWork NSW Demolition and Asbestos Consultative Committee (DACC)
Dr Kelly Jaunzems – IOHA Communications Committee
Dr Sharann Johnson AM – IOHA NAR (National Accreditation Recognition) Committee
Standards Australia Committees
Yanel Lara – Asbestos
Beno Groothoff – AV-010 Vibration & Shock Human Effects, AV-001 Acoustics
Karen Wiersma – CH-026 Safety In Laboratories
Carmen Naylor – CS101 - SF-053 Protective Clothing
Michael Shepherd – CH-031 Methods for Examination of Workplace Atmospheres
Robert Golec – CH-031 Methods for Examination of Workplace Atmospheres
Dean Gleeson – ES-001 Engineered Stone
Philip Turner – EV-007-02 Indoor Air Subcommittee; ME 094 Mould & Water Restoration Subcommittee
Terry Gorman – SF-010 Occupational Respiratory Protection
Bradley Geinitz – WD-004 Welding Safety Working Group
Industry & Academic Advisory Committees
Linda Apthorpe – Welding Safety Council (WSC), Weld Australia
Melanie Cox – Program Advisory Committee, UQ OHSSc
Kate Cole OAM – Postgraduate Occupational Health and Safety Discipline Industry Reference Group, University of Wollongong
Representation, Advocacy & Media Ambassadors
Ash Boss-Handley – IOHA Community of Practice for Particulate Matter sensor technologies
Candice Dix – IOHA Community of Practice for Particulate Matter sensor technologies
Peter Knott – IOHA Community of Practice for Particulate Matter sensor technologies
Nigel Johnson – SafeWork NSW Silica in Major Demolition Working Group
Media Ambassadors
Andrew Orfanos, Jane Whitelaw, Carmen Naylor, Sam Clarke, Brett Young, Samantha Forster, Nicola Power (lead)
We sincerely thank all our members for their dedication, expertise, and commitment this year Your involvement ensures that AIOH continues to lead, advocate and support the profession both in Australia and internationally.
The State Liaison Officers (SLOs) are appointed by the AIOH Council to represent the Institute across each State and Territory. They play a vital role in sharing members’ perspectives with Council and in promoting professional development opportunities throughout the country.
We extend our sincere thanks to our dedicated SLOs for their commitment, as well as to the many presenters and attendees, both members and non-members, who generously contribute their time, expertise, and energy. Your involvement ensures these activities remain engaging, relevan,t and supportive for the occupational hygiene profession.
The 2025 Awards are now closed and we look forward to announcing this year’s winners at the AIOH Annual Scientific Conference and Exhibition Awards and Gala Dinner on Tuesday, 2 December
The Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH) is proud to recognise the achievements and contributions of our members through the Professional Development Awards. These awards continue to support the growth, development and visibility of occupational hygienists across Australia
Each award provides opportunities for professional development, whether through travel, study support, research or project work. They highlight innovation and leadership within the profession and help strengthen our community of practice.
Past recipients have gained insights into global approaches, expanded their networks and returned with new ideas to apply in their workplaces. A big thank you to our sponsors for their ongoing support.
Keep an eye out, as the 2026 Awards will open early next year. It’s a great time to start thinking about your future and what you want to achieve. Whether it’s further study, travel, research or simply taking the next step in your career, start shaping your ideas now. Being part of the AIOH Awards program puts you in the best company in the field. The opportunities are endless for you as an individual and for your professional growth, so start considering your submissions and how you might get involved in 2026.
We’d like to extend a big thank you to all the companies who utilised the AIOH Job Advertising platform this year We’re thrilled to hear that several positions were successfully filled through our member-focused channels.
The AIOH Job Advertising service is designed to help you reach the right candidates efficiently By sending a customised broadcast email to over 5,000 subscribers and placing your advertisement on our exclusive members-only Jobs Board, you maximise your reach to a highly relevant and engaged audience.
This year, our platform has continued to connect organisations with talented professionals, helping build stronger teams across the occupational hygiene sector. We’re proud to play a part in these success stories and look forward to supporting more companies in 2026.
Here are some companies that successfully connected with top talent through AIOH this year include:
If you are looking to grow your team or find the perfect candidate? Explore opportunities and see how the AIOH Jobs Board can connect you with top talent. Visit our Jobs Board to advertise your role or browse current listings today
We’re thrilled to announce that, after 12 years, the newest edition of one of our key publications is ready to be released. Originally developed for the IAOH, the first edition was published in 2003, followed by a second edition in 2013. This latest edition, developed by Ross Di Corleto, Ian Firth and Vinod Gopaldasani, brings the content fully up to date for today’s occupational hygiene professionals.
We can’t wait to share it with you. Stay tuned for the official launch!
What could it be?
Keep an eye out… something essential for occupational hygienists is arriving soon. Any guesses?
UOW’s Master of Occupational Hygiene will make you eligible to become a full member of AIOH with 5 years’ experience. Enjoy flexible delivery, combining online course content with applied on-campus blocks led by industry experts.
UOW is committed to supporting students achieve their career aspirations and guarantees a 20% course fee subsidy to all eligible domestic students who commence in 2026
My passion for safety and wanting to know how hazards were assessed lead me to study at UOW. I also heard UOW was the best place to study Occupational Hygiene and I wanted the best education for my future.”
Mark Reggers
*Learn
by Dr Jane Whitelaw FAIOH, Certified Occupational Hygienist (COH)®, CIH®
At UOW, our mission is clear: to create and apply knowledge that empowers people, strengthens communities and supports a resilient, sustainable world. UOW is recognised globally for our high standards in teaching, research and social impact. We're ranked among the top 1% of universities worldwide, underlining the quality of our graduates, academics and research endeavours. UOW graduates are equipped not only with technical knowledge but also the agility, ethical grounding and global perspective to excel in a changing world - matching the University’s aim to shape thinkers who thrive in a global economy In 2025, the University of Wollongong (UOW) celebrates 50 years of impact!
Join us at AIOH25 Conference in Sydney to hear from cutting edge research that is making an impact! Registrations for CESs are now open and I’m excited to share that Dr David Noi who recently graduated with his PhD, will be presenting on Calibrating Direct Reading Dust Instrumentation – The Past, Present & New Developments Joining him with be Occupational Hygiene Legend and AIOH Hall of Fame member, Professor Brian Davies A CES not to be missed!
Did you know our Master of Occupational Hygiene holds dual accreditation with both the AIOH and BOHS? This gives you the best educational foundation for professional practice and becoming a Certified Occupational Hygienist (COH). If you missed the start of the academic year, applications are now open for February 2026 commencement.
Brendan Egberts was recently awarded the 3M prize for the 2024 Occupational Hygiene project with the most impact “When the numbers don’t tell the story: Monitoring worker peak exposure in concrete manufacturing with real time aerosol spectrometers”. See the AIOH2024 conference proceedings for the full paper.
We were also honoured to host current AIOH President and Managing Director of Active Environmental Solutions Australia, Aleks Todorovic, to present on realtime monitoring into our course on Occupational Hygiene Measurement He is pictured here with Lachlan Anderson, the 2024 AES award winner.
For those who have completed the AIOH Basic Principles Course and have workplace experience, the Graduate Certificate in Occupational Hygiene is a great way to get started. It’s a practical, accessible entry point into the profession, with pathways to further study.
Our programs integrate practical hands-on experience and networking with leading COHs, focusing on the application of occupational hygiene techniques to a broad range of workplace issues And our support and professional connections? Legendary! You’ll be part of a vibrant, collaborative community that continues to support your growth long after graduation.
If you're ready to make an impact – on your career, your community, and the future of workplace health UOW’s occupational hygiene courses offer the ideal foundation. Learn more and apply today at uow.edu.au
Contact Jane Whitelaw for more information
Apply now for Semester 1 or 2
Domestic deadline: 31 January
International deadline: 30 November
Edith Cowan University (ECU) delivers specialised short courses in occupational hygiene and toxicology (OHT), designed to support your professional training and upskilling. We’re also proud to be at the forefront of emerging research that’s shaping the future of workplace health and wellbeing.
Our short courses
Delivered by our industry leading educators, our OHT short courses can help you to upskill for your career or set you up for success in a new role ECU’s current offering of courses includes:
Ethics for the Occupational Hygienist and Occupational Health and Safety Professional
Fit Testing for Respiratory Protective Devices
Principles of Applied Toxicology
Learn more about short courses
Explore research opportunities
Looking to pursue a research degree and have a research topic in mind? Our academics are active researchers and supervise postgraduate students undertaking master’s and PhD projects to think creatively and answer real world questions
Learn more about the research areas of our team:
Professor Jacques Oosthuizen j.oosthuizen@ecu.edu.au
Associate Professor Marcus Cattani m cattani@ecu edu au
Dr Kiam Padamsey k padamsey@ecu edu au
Apply for a scholarship
Are you passionate about occupational health and hygiene research? ECU is offering PhD scholarships for outstanding candidates aspiring to shape the future of workplace health
Learn more about scholarships
There have been a number of novel and interesting research articles produced in 2025, with a selection below taken from the Annals of Work Exposures and Health (Annals), and the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene (JOEH). Four articles were provided by AIOH members (links may not be open access and can require payment or login to the specific journal). If you are publishing articles in a scientific journal please get in touch with the communications and marketing team as we may be able to include it our future editions.
Doemer, J. (2025).
Science, myths, curiosity, and occupational hygiene, or: How to better communicate complex concepts
Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2025; 82:A98.
Naylor, C., Canvin, S., Dunk, L., Gopaldasani, V., Liebenberg, A., Lux, G., ... & Whitelaw, J. L. (2025).
What does good health look like? Development of leading occupational health performance indicators.
Annals of Work Exposures and Health 2025; wxaf050.
Oosthuizen, M., Staples, K., Liebenberg, A., Padamsey, K., Cattani, M., McCarthy, A., & Oosthuizen, J. (2025)
Occupational exposure to diesel particulate matter in Western Australian mining: A retrospective analysis and challenges to future compliance.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2025; 22(9), 1412.
Phalen, R. N. (2025).
Occupational Hygiene and Irritant Dermatitis in Irritant Contact Dermatitis (pp. 113-125), Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland.
Pisaniello, D., Tejamaya, M., Kadir, A., Li, Y., Tefera, Y., & Gaskin, S. (2025). Research training in occupational health and hygiene - design and pilot study Annals of Work Exposures and Health 2025; wxaf061.
Silva, R. L. A., Alves, K. G., da Costa, J. Â. P., Ochoa, A. A. V., Yamada, R. N. J., Michima, P. S. A., ... & Lima, Á. A. S. (2025).
An alternative to the HSE/NPL Mark II Phase Contrast Test Slide for airborne asbestos fiber analysis laboratories. Computer Simulation of Whole-Body Vibration in Port Container Handling Machine Operators.
van Deurssen, E., & Oerlemans, A. (2025).
How incidental exposure to ethylene oxide resulted in air measurements, biomonitoring and strong collaboration between occupational hygienist and occupational physician Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2025; 82:A73-A74
Information provided to WorkSafe by ABF and the import company indicate the FRB product imported between 2021 and 2025 may contain asbestos. Affected businesses are progressively being contacted about the nature of the risk, legislative duties and recommended actions.
WorkSafe has issued a reminder to have good risk management procedures in place on farms, particularly during the current harvest
Mr Benjamin Hannaford was convicted of a Category 2 offence by the ACT Industrial Court Magistrate. The Magistrate considered the offence warranted a fine of $10,000, the penalty was reduced to $8,000 due to a guilty plea. The Magistrate also imposed 100 hours of community service and 12 months good behaviour bond.
The AIOH have partnered with GCG TechLab to offer a series of awareness courses on the fundamentals of dust, mould, and mould remediation for cleaners. All courses are 100% online.
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OH2026 The Workplace Health Protection Conference
IOHA 2027-14th IOHA International Scientific Conference
September 13 to 17, 2027
Location: Montreal, Canada
