Our next BPC kicks off in Brisbane next month! Register your interest here: bit.ly/3ljTuaP

Sometimes when your guts tell you that a person has that drive, desire and open mind to grow, learn and excel in a role (even with only a little experience) - take them on and help them to fly. It has been a pleasure to work with Ausaaf and see him absor…lnkd.in/g3EhePvT

Congratulations to Alex Wilson, BOHS President for 2023/2024! Alex’s Presidential theme is: Gaining the skills to make us even better occupational hygienists, focussing on the soft skills needed to be the best occupational hygienist you can be.

Excellent - soft skills are an essential (and often overlooked) tool that needs to be in every #occupationalhygiene toolbox.

Thanks for the shout out! I appreciated your knowledge input during the session (and loan of some of the Dräger equipment). lnkd.in/gdNxXj5R

You should do better Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency. This is a typically inflammatory report article by the Courier Mail that no one can read if you don’t subscribe. Large numbers of these “discoveries” were detected as part of a responsible, plan…lnkd.in/g5wNf6Rm

A practical guide to help GPs assess a patient for exposure to silica dust ow.ly/gYxj50OnxMB #silicosis #healthcare #aushealth

Big thanks to the New Zealand Occupational Hygiene Society (NZOHS) for allowing me to present an "Introduction to Gas Monitoring" at the recent "Reconnect" Conference in Christchurch (a week ago already..!). It was an amazing couple of days and comforting…lnkd.in/gCBkqsuh

Consultation is now open! We’re seeking your views on a proposed workplace exposure standard for diesel particulate matter. Submissions are open until 4 June 2023: engage.swa.gov.au/consultation-o…

Hunter bus tragedy—making people talk is not always a good idea - this week’s Health Report abc.net.au/radionational/…

Any #occupationalhygiene professionals listening or presenting..? We got left out of the big picture in 2020 also…

Quartz Countertops are damaging the lungs of installers, reveals a new study. Synthetic quartz dust, inhaled during the installation process, can lead to the deadly lung disease silicosis. Read more in this U.S. News & World Report article. bit.ly/47n68ZW #HealthNews #Silicosis

Engineers love to dig into a problem and Jeffrey Smilow, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Building Structures, WSP in the U.S., explains why open-mindedness, collaboration and a passion for the craft are the pillars of success. bit.ly/3QwDIa0 #WeAreWSP

Did you attend the recent RESP-FIT webinar on 25th August? We had some fantastic questions asked by our attendees. Revisit the webinar and find the Q&A answers here. buff.ly/3RBVdWO

The International Labour Organization has released disturbing statistics on work health and safety at the start of the 23rd World Congress on Safety and Health at Work. safetyatworkblog.com/2023/11/27/ilo… 23rd World Congress on Safety & Health at Work #WHS #OHS

My God. Stop what you're doing and watch this.

With the rise of AI, it's fair to ask what this new technology could mean for the future of environmental consulting. While consultants are far too important to ever be replaced, automation tools are likely to open up new efficiencies. More here - hubs.ly/Q02dx_SJ0

🧵 I’ve been thinking about this WHO report a lot. As an ICU nurse, what does it mean for me? Does it keep me safe? Will it make guidelines clear? Does it protect my patients? Will it help prevent transmission - is the message clear & simple? 1/8

Huge thanks to Sharon McGuinness for being our first keynote speaker at #IOHA2024! Sharon gave an outline of how new legislation & efforts arising from the chemicals strategy for sustainability will contribute to the protection of workers from chemical hazards in the future.

If you have a few moments to listen to this interview as a parent with your child. Possible one of the best post race interviews I have ever watched #PlayOn