Occupational Hygiene Assessments

How JTA Can Help

Using an independent and experienced auditor makes sense in today’s highly regulated and changing health and safety landscape. At JTA, we understand the need for compliance. Our highly skilled Certified Occupational Hygienist team has many years of experience and will conduct a comprehensive audit that confirms if compliance is being achieved and, if not, what further actions are needed to meet current legislative requirements.

An Occupational Hygiene Assessment:

As a first step, our Occupational Hygiene Assessment involves a Qualitative Assessment (Walk Through Survey) which determines:

• The nature of any hazards present (chemical, physical or biological)
• Whether these hazards produce acute or chronic health effects
• If exposure is continuous, intermittent or seasonal
• The level of exposure
• The number of staff engaged in tasks where there is potential exposure

Further testing and monitoring may be necessary depending on the outcome of the Qualitative Assessment and a management plan may be recommended.

The Benefits

• Awareness of workplace hazards and actions required by state law
• Peace of mind that legal risks are minimised
• A safer workplace and higher staff morale
• Prevention of sickness and injury of employees
• Meeting every compliance requirement and avoid penalties

Your Duty In Relation To Occupational Hygiene

The law is very clear about the need for employers to protect the health and wellbeing of employees by eliminating or reducing health hazards within the workplace. By not meeting your WHS or OHS obligations you’re putting people’s health and lives at risk, are breaking the law and may face penalties or prosecution. What your obligations are will vary by State/Territory and by industry.