Keeping workers safe and healthy.
Occupational Hygiene
Keeping workers safe and healthy
Occupational hygiene focuses on protecting people at work from health risks caused by workplace hazards.
HSE Australia’s team of certified occupational hygienists and occupational hygiene technicians work with organisations to identify, measure and control exposures that could harm workers, contractors or visitors, both now and over time.
Occupational hygiene is the science behind workplace health protection. It looks at how people may be exposed to hazards at work and how those risks can be controlled.
In practice, occupational hygiene involves:
- Identifying workplace hazards that could affect health or well-being
- Measuring exposure levels through sampling and monitoring
- Assessing risk against recognised standards and guidelines
- Recommending controls to reduce or eliminate exposure
- Confirming controls are effective over time
Occupational hygiene applies to all people at work, including employees, contractors and visitors, across permanent, temporary, indoor and outdoor workplaces.
Watch our short video to learn more about occupational hygiene and where it applies.
Dust & Particles
Our certified occupational hygienists conduct air monitoring and dust sampling to assess exposure to airborne contaminants, including respirable crystalline silica.
Noise & Sound
We perform workplace noise assessments to measure exposure, conduct frequency analysis and recommend effective noise control measures.
Air Monitoring
Our team undertakes indoor air quality monitoring and testing, providing practical recommendations to improve employee health and well-being outcomes.
Mould Assessment
Our occupational hygiene specialists carry out mould assessments using air sampling and surface swab analysis to identify mould type and contamination levels.
Lead Contamination
We sample potentially contaminated and lead-containing materials, and conduct air monitoring and analysis where lead exposure may be present.
Hazardous Substances
Our occupational hygienists assess chemical exposure risks and recommend appropriate control measures.
Diesel Particulate Matter
We measure exposure to diesel particulate matter with indoor air monitoring and testing, and advise on effective control strategies.
Ventilation Assessment
Our occupational hygiene and safety technicians assess local exhaust ventilation systems to confirm ventilation performance and adequacy.
Clandestine Drug Laboratory
Our occupational hygiene teams measure exposure and guide methods to control exposure.
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Auditing, Sampling & Monitoring of potential risks & existing hazards.
HSE Australia is delivering consulting and compliance services in Occupational Hygiene such as Air Monitoring, Dust Monitoring or PPE Fit Testing.
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What does an occupational hygiene inspection or audit involve?
An occupational hygiene inspection and audit by HSE Australia assesses how health risks are managed within a workplace.
They can involve:
- Identifying potential health hazards across tasks, processes, and work zones
- Sampling and monitoring exposure levels
- Reviewing existing controls and procedures
- Comparing results to regulatory guidelines
- Recommending improvements where current controls are insufficient
These assessments help PCBUs meet their duty of care while protecting staff and visitors from long-term health impacts.
Our clients
Why choose HSE Australia as your occupational hygiene partner?
Health Safety Environment Australia
HSE Australia combines scientific expertise with practical, site-based experience. We “solve the problems others find difficult”.
Our clients work with us because we offer:
- Certified and accredited occupational hygienists and technicians with real industry experience
- Clear reporting aligned with OHS and WHS requirements
- Practical recommendations that can be implemented on-site
- National capability across a wide scope of industries
- Integrated services, from monitoring through to compliance
- Flexible on-site or in-house support available 24/7
Occupational hygiene inspections, sampling and monitoring
HSE Australia provides occupational hygiene monitoring services, inspections and assessments across Australia. Contact our team to discuss your workplace and request a tailored scope and quote.
Services
HSE Australia offers services in four main areas
Our team of experts help you to anticipate, recognise, evaluate, control and confirm hazards at work that may result in injury or illness, or that affect the wellbeing of workers.
OHS or WHS refers to the risk management and risk mitigation process of an organisation to prevent anyone who works or visits their workplace from health and/or safety hazards.
Asbestos management involves the identification, sampling, analysis and removal management of potentially asbestos containing products and substances.
FitTick offers a variety of workforce screening services such as RPE & HPE fit testing, as well as audiometric & spirometry tests.
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Over the past 15 years we developed the ability to quickly understand and respond to our clients’ needs. We are “solving problems others find difficult…”.
We offer our clients an enviable team of specialists working with associates and other external experts, driving and delivering fit for purpose, tailored single sourced solutions for you.
FAQs:
Occupational hygiene can help organisations prevent long-term illness caused by workplace exposure.
It supports workplaces by:
- Reducing health-related injuries, illness and disease
- Meeting WHS and OHS obligations, and regulatory guidelines
- Identifying risks early, before harm occurs
- Supporting the long-term health of your workforce
Occupational hygiene services assess health hazards that can cause serious harm to workers’ well-being over time. These can include:
- Airborne dusts and particles
- Noise exposure
- Chemical and hazardous substances
- Biological hazards such as mould
- Diesel particulate matter
Controls need to be reviewed when monitoring shows that exposure levels remain above acceptable limits, or when work practices change.
Reviews should be triggered by:
- Changes to equipment or processes
- New or changes in monitoring results
- Health surveillance findings
- Updated regulations or standards
Regular occupational hygiene monitoring helps organisations to ensure their controls remain effective.