Occupational Hygienists in New South Wales, Australia

Professionals specialising in airborne contaminant monitoring and exposure assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is air monitoring required during asbestos removal in New South Wales?

Air monitoring is required for Class A (friable) asbestos removal in New South Wales and across Australia, and is recommended for other higher-risk work. An occupational hygienist carries out control monitoring during the job and clearance monitoring afterwards to confirm fibre levels are below the exposure standard of 0.1 fibres per millilitre before an area is reoccupied. SafeWork NSW sets out the monitoring obligations.

What qualifications should an occupational hygienist hold in New South Wales?

Look for membership of the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH) and a laboratory accredited for the fibre-counting method they use. On Class A work in New South Wales, clearance inspections and air monitoring must be carried out by a suitably licensed or competent person who is independent of the removalist.

What does an occupational hygienist do in asbestos work?

Their main job is measuring airborne asbestos fibre levels to make sure workers and nearby occupants are not being exposed beyond safe limits. The workplace exposure standard in both Australia and New Zealand is 0.1 fibres per millilitre of air, averaged over eight hours. A hygienist will run air monitoring before, during, and after removal work, then issue a clearance certificate once the area is safe to reoccupy. They also review the removalist's control measures and advise on safe work procedures.

When is air monitoring required during asbestos removal?

It is mandatory for all friable (Class A) removal in Australia and for all licensed removal work in New Zealand. For non-friable (Class B) work in Australia, it is required when a risk assessment suggests fibre levels could exceed the exposure standard. You also need monitoring before an enclosure is pulled down and before a clearance certificate can be signed off. The person doing the monitoring must be competent in the methods, which usually means a qualified hygienist using NATA-accredited (Australia) or IANZ-accredited (New Zealand) procedures.

What qualifications should an occupational hygienist hold?

In Australia, look for membership of the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH). Full members have a relevant degree and demonstrated competence. Many also hold Certified Occupational Hygienist (COH) status through the AIOH certification scheme. In New Zealand, the NZ Occupational Hygiene Society (NZOHS) keeps a similar register. For asbestos air monitoring specifically, the hygienist or their lab should hold NATA accreditation (Australia) or IANZ accreditation (New Zealand) for the fibre counting methods they use.

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SESA - Safety and Environmental Services Australia

Moorebank, New South Wales

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SESA is a team of WHS consultants, environmental consultants, occupational hygienists, scientists, engineers and inspectors specialising in workplace health and safety, environmental risk management, property safety and occupational hygiene. They operate a NATA accredited labouratory for asbestos and mould testing.

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Asbestos Removal Newcastle Wide + Demolition (Serve Group)

Newcastle West, New South Wales

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Asbestos Removal Newcastle Wide provides safe and professional asbestos removal, demolition, lead paint removal, and mould remediation services across Newcastle. Operating for over 10 years as part of Serve Group, they specialise in bonded and friable asbestos removal with systems in place to ensure compliance and safety.

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Mission demolition and asbestos pty Ltd

Guildford, New South Wales

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Full environmental remediation contracting firm based in Sydney specialising in asbestos removal, demolition, and disaster recovery services. Offers professional demolition and asbestos abatement for residential and commercial properties.

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Australian Safer Environment & Technology PTY LTD

Hornsby, New South Wales

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ASET is a consulting firm in Environmental Science and Occupational Hygiene that operates a NATA Accredited Labouratory, providing services to both private and government sectors since 1999.

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North Coast Occupational Hygiene

Yamba, New South Wales

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North Coast Occupational Hygiene provides asbestos and HAZMAT management, occupational hygiene consulting, and contaminated land investigation services across residential, commercial and industrial projects on the North Coast of NSW.

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ISGS Consulting Group

Narwee, New South Wales

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ISGS Asbestos Consulting specialises in providing comprehensive asbestos management services, including identification, risk assessment, abatement planning, and regulatory compliance through certified professionals.

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JTA Health, Safety & Noise

Elwood, Victoria

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JTA Health, Safety & Noise is one of Australia's leading independent workplace consultancies providing occupational health, safety, and noise compliance solutions through scientific expertise and practical experience.

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Hazardous Removal Company

Eagle Vale, New South Wales

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Hazardous Removal Company is a Sydney-based team of hazardous material experts specialising in asbestos removal, sample testing, material encapsulation, and clearance certificates for residential, commercial, and industrial properties.

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Occupational Hygiene Consulting Pty Ltd

Rutherford, New South Wales

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Occupational Hygiene Consulting Pty Ltd provides sound technical expertise and advice in occupational hygiene and workplace health and safety to industry across the Hunter Valley and Australia.

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Professional Asbestos Removal P/L

Yagoona, New South Wales

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Professional Asbestos Removal Pty Ltd. is a family-owned asbestos removal company with over 15 years of experience providing safe, compliant, and efficient hazardous material management solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.

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Prime Environmental

Kirrawee, New South Wales

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Prime Environmental Pty Ltd is a professional consultancy specialising in asbestos and workplace health and safety (WHS) issues, providing hazardous material assessment, remediation, and project management services across Australia.

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Hazardaus

Guildford, New South Wales

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HazardAUS is Australia's leading professional company specialising in asbestos testing, hazardous materials testing, occupational hygiene, and comprehensive environmental safety services with 24/7 emergency response capability.

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