Occupational Hygienists in South Australia, Australia

Professionals specialising in airborne contaminant monitoring and exposure assessment.

In South Australia, exposure to airborne asbestos at work is regulated by SafeWork SA. The exposure standard is 0.1 fibres/mL of air in the breathing zone, averaged over an eight-hour working day, and must not be exceeded.

Air monitoring during Class A asbestos removal, clearance inspections and clearance certificates for Class A work may only be carried out by a licensed asbestos assessor.

SafeWork SA issues asbestos assessor licences, which cover air monitoring and Class A clearance inspections and certificates and last five years.

Asbestos has been banned across Australia since 31 December 2003, so buildings in South Australia built or renovated before then may still contain it.

When comparing hygienists, ask whether they hold an asbestos assessor licence and which laboratory analyses their samples.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is air monitoring required during asbestos removal in South Australia?

Air monitoring is required for Class A (friable) asbestos removal in South Australia 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 SA sets out the monitoring obligations.

What qualifications should an occupational hygienist hold in South Australia?

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 South Australia, 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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Agon Environmental Canberra

Turner, Australian Capital Territory

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Agon Environmental is a national environmental consultancy providing hazardous materials and site contamination advice for government, infrastructure, and development sectors, with services ranging from site assessments to waste management.

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Carters Asbestos Management

Bowden, South Australia

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Carter Corporation is a South Australian family business providing quality Asbestos and Hazardous Materials Management & Consultancy services to the public and private sector, across Australia and New Zealand.

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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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HAZMAT Australia | Asbestos SA

Walkerville, South Australia

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HAZMAT Australia provides comprehensive asbestos inspections, hazardous materials assessments, mould testing, and occupational hygiene services for residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure properties across Australia.

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DEMS Consultants Pty Ltd

Adelaide, South Australia

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DEMS Consultants provides airborne dust monitoring and asbestos testing services, with an in-house labouratory for sample analysis and an experienced asbestos assessor team serving South Australia for over 30 years.

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Asbestos & You

Walkerville, South Australia

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Asbestos & You is a specialised training organisation providing nationally accredited asbestos and silica awareness and removal courses for homeowners, tradespeople, maintenance personnel, and industry professionals across Australia.

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Project Asbestos Pty Ltd

Adelaide, South Australia

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Project Asbestos provides comprehensive asbestos consultancy and removal services, including inspections, sampling, analysis, and awareness training to help prevent asbestos-related illnesses.

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Ax4 Asbestos Consultants

Adelaide, South Australia

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Ax4 Asbestos Consultants is an Adelaide-based family-owned business providing comprehensive asbestos compliance services including surveys, testing, registers, and management plans with over 35 years of combined expertise.

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Watt's Asbestos

Barmera, South Australia

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Watt's Asbestos is a family-owned asbestos removal and consulting company based in Barmera, South Australia, providing comprehensive asbestos removal, testing, compliance, and management services across South Australia and surrounding regions.

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The Demolition Blokes

Wayville, South Australia

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Leading Adelaide-based demolition and asbestos removal company specialising in safe and professional asbestos removal, testing, and demolition services for residential and commercial properties.

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Asbestos Removal Experts - Yorke Peninsula

West Lakes, South Australia

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Asbestos Removal Experts - Yorke Peninsula specialises in asbestos removal, asbestos testing, and demolition services for residential and commercial properties throughout the Yorke Peninsula region of South Australia.

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MPA Asbestos Services

Melrose Park, South Australia

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MPA Asbestos Services provides professional asbestos removal, inspection, and testing services for residential and commercial properties in Adelaide and South Australia with over 20 years of industry experience.

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