COVID-19 Resources
The AIOH's vision has always been a healthy workplace for all. This is now more important than ever, and the AIOH wishes to acknowledge that the impact COVID-19 has had on our members. We are here for you, every step of the way.
COVID-19 Resources
Government Resources
Australian Government - Department of Health
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Environmental cleaning and disinfection principles for health and residential care facilities
SafeWork NSW
Supply of fake face masks
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) - Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility
European Safety Federation
COVID-19 Resources
Rapid Expert Consultation on Social Distancing for the COVID-19 Pandemic (March 19, 2020)
Scientific feedback on questions from the US government about the effectiveness & costs of social distancing measures in contending with COVID-19.
Report by the Institute of Medicine to the US government (2006)
Reusability of Facemasks During a Pandemic
BOHS
BOHS Coronavirus Hub
BOHS COVID-19 Response
Occupation Risk Rating and Control Options According to Exposure Rank
Editorial - Annals of Work Exposures and Health
Sean Semple and John Cherrie
BOHS PowerPoint Presentation - Spotting a Fake Respirator
AIHA
AIHA Coronavirus Outbreak Resource Center
AIHA Coronavirus Guidance Document
Reducing the Risk of COVID-19 using Engineering Controls
AIHA Coronavirus Guidance Document
Recovering from COVID-19 Building Closures
AIHA Webinar
Ventilation, Surface Disinfection and PPE Considerations for the IP and IH
ACGIH
ACGIH COVID-19 Resources
Cleaning Advice
IAQA Australia – Draft Post Cleaning Validation Guidelines
RIA/IICRC Guidance
A Report for Professional Cleaning and Restoration Contractors, Fourth Edition, July 30th 2020
Articles
3M Technical Data Bulletin
Respiratory Protection for Airborne Exposures to Biohazards
Airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2: The world should face the reality
Is the Coronavirus airborne? Experts can’t agree
Transmission of Viruses in Droplets and Aerosols
PowerPoint by Linsey Marr, Virginia Tech
Turbulent Gas Clouds and Respiratory Pathogen Emissions - Potential Implications for Reducing Transmission of COVID-19
Information for workplaces
Coronacast - abc radio
Daily podcast with Dr. Norman Swan - a break down the latest news and research to help you understand how the world is living through an epidemic.
Listen to the podcast by clicking the image or on your favourite streaming service.
Credit Safe Work Australia. For more information & resources, click here
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Latest News From the AIOH
2020 Business Plan
AIOH Business plan, published April 28 2020.
Media Release - May 2020
Protecting Front Line Health Care Workers from COVID-19. Published May 5 2020.
Media Release - March 2020
The AIOH wishes to acknowledge the impact that the current COVID-19 Pandemic has had on individuals, families, and businesses.
AIOH staff have implemented a range of strategies to ensure that they may continue to work safely and productively to ensure that routine member services are maintained throughout this uncertain period without risk to themselves, their families or members.
To read the full media release, click here.
An Update on COH Exams 2020
We are currently working with the AIOH Council to provide an option to provide these exams in between conferences, whilst making sure that it is a safe option for our volunteers and applicants.
For those who placed expressions of interest - thank you and sit tight. We are working on finding a solution that will deliver a robust examination process, whilst making sure that all applicants, examination panels and AIOH staff are safe.
We are investigating a number of options including postponing exams until later in the year, virtual exams as well as hosting state-based exams to minimise travel.
Stay informed by the australian government
Coronavirus app - Stay up to date with official information and advice about the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. You can check your symptoms and get notified when urgent information and updates are published.
Australian Government WhatsApp channel for COVID-19 - Learn the latest on Australia's response to coronavirus (COVID-19). If you're already a WhatsApp user you can send a message to the channel to connect. If you don't have WhatsApp, download the app to join the channel.
Get in touch with the AIOH
If you have a question - or have a resource you would like to share with the AIOH - please email admin@aioh.org.au or call (03) 9338 1635.