Engaging an occupational hygienist

This information sheet provides persons conducting a business or undertaking information on engaging an occupational hygienist.

An occupational hygienist is a professional who uses science and engineering principles to anticipate, recognise, evaluate, and recommend controls for health hazards in the workplace to protect workers and help you comply with work health and safety laws. You may need to engage an occupational hygienist to help you perform air monitoring where it is required.

Supporting information

• Airborne contaminants
• Workplace exposure limits
• Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists