222333 Occupational Hygienist

Work Health and Safety Advisers are excluded from this occupation. Work Health and Safety Advisers are included in Occupation 222334 Work Health and Safety Adviser.

• Anticipates, recognises and identifies chemical and biological hazards in workplaces, including dusts, fumes, vapours, noise, radiation and biological agents
• Conducts hazard assessments of identified risks using information concerning toxicity and exposure potential
• Designs and undertakes exposure monitoring and sampling programs, including air monitoring, noise surveys and biological monitoring
• Interprets monitoring data and exposure results against relevant standards, guidance and scientific evidence
• Advises on control measures, including elimination, substitution, engineering controls, ventilation and exposure management strategies
• Evaluates the effectiveness of controls and recommends improvements
• Provides specialist advice to duty holders, work health and safety teams, regulators and other Professionals on occupational exposure prevention and compliance
• Investigates workplace exposure incidents and emerging occupational health risks, and prepares technical reports for relevant duty holders