Health Risk Assessments & Occupational Hygiene Programs
AusCOH helps organisations systematically identify, prioritise and manage workplace health hazards through practical health risk assessments and occupational hygiene programs.
When this service may be required
A health risk assessment may be appropriate where an organisation needs to better understand the occupational health hazards associated with its operations, workforce or specific tasks.
This can be particularly useful when introducing new processes, substances or equipment, reviewing existing controls, responding to worker concerns, preparing for major projects, or developing a more structured approach to occupational health risk management.
AusCOH can also assist organisations to develop or review occupational hygiene programs that provide a consistent framework for identifying hazards, assessing exposure risks, prioritising monitoring and tracking improvements over time.
What AusCOH assesses
We offer a range of services to meet the needs of every client. Have something else in mind? We'd be happy to work with you to create a custom quote.
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Review of workplace tasks and occupations
Identification of chemical, physical and biological hazards
Qualitative risk assessment
Review of existing monitoring data
Review of current controls
Risk ranking and prioritisation
Review of existing health risk assessments
Practical action plans
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Exposure-monitoring strategies
Review of existing monitoring data
Similar exposure group development
Occupational hygiene program development
Quantitative exposure monitoring
Recommendations for ongoing monitoring
How the assessment works
AusCOH works with your organisation to understand the work being performed, the people who may be exposed and the potential health hazards associated with your operations.
The process may include review of workplace information, consultation with key personnel, site inspections, observation of work activities and evaluation of existing controls. Hazards are assessed using recognised occupational hygiene and health risk assessment principles to determine where further investigation, monitoring or control measures may be required.
Where a broader occupational hygiene program is needed, AusCOH can help establish a structured approach to managing workplace health risks. This may include identifying similar exposure groups, prioritising hazards, developing exposure assessment strategies, establishing monitoring schedules and creating a practical framework for ongoing review.
The aim is to provide a clear understanding of your organisation's key occupational health risks and a practical plan for managing them.
Services may include
Review of processes and exposure scenarios,
Identification of chemical, physical and biological hazards,
Similar exposure group development,
Qualitative and quantitative risk assessments,
Development of a tailored sampling plan,
Task-based measurements,
Real-time monitoring where appropriate,
Interpretation against relevant exposure criteria,
Review of existing controls, or
Recommendations for further monitoring or controls.
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