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The newly released AS5370:2024 standard for Sampling and Qualitative Identification of Asbestos in Bulk Materials introduces several requirements that may not align with regulatory frameworks for asbestos analysis. For example, the standard specifies that laboratories must not report asbestos results below the laboratory limit of reporting, which could lead to challenges in data interpretation and potential non-compliance with regulatory requirements.
This webinar will provide participants with a comprehensive walkthrough of the standard, covering key aspects such as laboratory methodology and its adoption by practitioners. Expert speakers will discuss what AS5370 can and cannot achieve under NATA accreditation and will share laboratory and consultant perspectives on its limitations and implications for data interpretation in industry and consultancy settings.
As Senior Occupational Hygienist at Hibbs & Associates, Linda provides occupational hygiene consulting, specialised training and laboratory services to a wide variety of workplaces and industries. She has an extensive background in managing asbestos removals/remediations, and conducting risk assessments for chemical, physical and biological hazards in industries such as agriculture, mining, construction, pharmaceutical and manufacturing.
She has over 30 years’ experience as an occupational hygienist, is a Fellow Member of AIOH and a Certified Occupational Hygienist. Linda has a master’s degree in occupational hygiene practice and is a Lecturer in Occupational Hygiene at the University of Wollongong. She facilitates training for the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH) and the Department of Defence Basic Principles of Occupational Hygiene courses; and is an Occupational Hygiene Training Association approved trainer for various occupational hygiene courses.
With her strong analytical background in asbestos, dust and silica, Linda contributes volunteer technical assistance to AIOH, the National Association of Testing Authorities and Proficiency Testing Australia.
Neil Shepherd is Sector Manager Life Sciences with NATA; a position he has held since 2011. In total Neil has spent nearly 30 years with NATA in various roles in the Life Sciences sector and has accumulated considerable knowledge in the application of management systems and quality assurance for biological and chemical tests. Neil is a member of multiple Standards Australia committees and contributes nationally and international to various technical fora.
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