JTA is proud to announce that Jeremy Trotman, Founder and Principal Occupational Hygienist, will be presenting at the ASBESTOS 2026 Conference in Sydney this March.

Hosted by the Faculty of Asbestos Management Australia and New Zealand and supported by the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency, this biennial conference is one of the most important gatherings in the region for professionals working in asbestos and silica safety.

What is the ASBESTOS 2026 Conference?

The ASBESTOS Conference is a specialist industry event that brings together:

• Occupational hygienists

• Licensed asbestos assessors and removalists

• Regulators and policy makers

• Environmental and safety consultants

• Researchers and academics

• Industry leaders across Australia and New Zealand

The conference focuses on advancing best practice in asbestos management, regulatory compliance, risk assessment, eradication strategies, and emerging silica related issues.

It provides a forum for technical discussion, research sharing, policy updates, and real world case studies from complex removal and remediation projects.

Where and When Is It Being Held?

The ASBESTOS 2026 Conference will be held in Sydney, Australia, at Doltone House, Jones Bay Wharf, from 2 to 4 March 2026.

Located on the Sydney waterfront, Jones Bay Wharf is a landmark conference venue overlooking Sydney Harbour. The three day program will combine technical presentations, panel discussions, networking events, and industry collaboration sessions.

The conference is typically held every two years, making it a key milestone event for professionals in asbestos and occupational hygiene across Australia and New Zealand.

Jeremy’s Presentation

Jeremy’s session is titled:

Reclaiming and Reuse of Timber from Asbestos Removal and Demolition Jobs

This topic addresses a growing industry challenge. Construction and demolition sectors are under increasing pressure to improve sustainability and reduce waste. At the same time, asbestos risk management must remain uncompromising.

Jeremy’s presentation will explore how scientific risk assessment, appropriate testing, and carefully designed controls can enable safer material recovery in certain contexts. The focus is on maintaining strict compliance while supporting responsible environmental outcomes.

It reflects a broader industry shift toward balancing safety, sustainability, and practicality.

About Jeremy Trotman

Jeremy is a highly skilled and well respected industry leader in occupational hygiene.

Professional Recognition

• Awarded Fellowship status by the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygiene

• Chartered Fellow of the Safety Institute of Australia

• President Elect of the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygiene

These honours recognise his significant contribution to furthering awareness, understanding, and professional standards in occupational hygiene.

Industry Experience

As Founder and Principal Occupational Hygienist of JTA, Jeremy has amassed extensive experience across:

• Military

• National, state, and local government

• Manufacturing

• Construction

• Retail

• Commercial sectors

His work centres on the scientific assessment of risk and prioritising controls that deliver measurable improvements in worker health outcomes. He has also been engaged in several research projects focused on improving occupational health decision making.

A Commitment to Sustainability

Jeremy is committed to balancing the needs of people, the planet, and profitability. He actively monitors JTA’s environmental footprint and looks for ways to adapt practices, processes, and systems to be more environmentally responsible.

As a passionate surfer, his connection to the natural environment influences both his professional philosophy and his leadership approach.

Why This Matters

Asbestos remains one of Australia’s most significant workplace health risks. Despite decades of regulation, legacy materials continue to present exposure risks in construction, demolition, and refurbishment projects.

At the same time, sustainability and circular economy pressures are reshaping how materials are managed.

Jeremy’s presentation at ASBESTOS 2026 reflects JTA’s broader philosophy:

Detect. Assess. Control. Review. Protect.

It is about more than compliance. It is about informed, evidence based decisions that protect workers while supporting responsible environmental outcomes.

JTA Detect. Protect.

JTA continues to support organisations across Australia with practical, compliant, and scientifically robust health, safety, asbestos, and noise solutions.

We congratulate Jeremy on this speaking engagement and look forward to contributing to the important discussions at ASBESTOS 2026 in Sydney.

For more information about JTA’s occupational hygiene and asbestos services, visit:

www.jta.com.au
1300 856 282

Detect. Protect.