Occupational health and hygiene is the process of identification, assessment, prioritisation (using a risk-based approach) and control of health hazards to protect workers' health and wellbeing, and to safeguard the community.

Hazards associated with occupational hygiene includes (but are not limited to):

• Chemical agents
• Physical agents
• Biological agents
• Ergonomic factors
• Psychosocial factors

For chemical agents, consider:

• The use of hazardous chemicals
• Exposure to airborne contaminants
• Prohibited / restricted carcinogens
• Lead work
• Route of exposure (e.g. inhalation, absorption, ingestion, injection)

For Physical agents, consider:

• Contact with Asbestos
• Importation of asbestos containing products
• Equipment containing ionising radiation
• Exposure to UV Radiation
• Use of lasers
• Noise at the workplace

For Biological agents, consider:

• Exposure to biological agents such as bacteria and viruses, and the requirements of occupational immunisation

For Ergonomic factors, consider:

• Risk factors including whole-body and hand-arm vibrations

For Psychosocial factors, consider:

• Psychosocial risk factors and the implementation of health and wellbeing programs

Sunshine Coast Airport Expansion Project set up a UV Station for its workers.