Presenters:

Linda Apthorpe

Linda Apthorpe is a Certified Occupational Hygienist and Fellow of the AIOH and has provided occupational hygiene consulting, specialised training and laboratory services to a wide variety of workplaces for over 25 years.

She has an extensive background in managing asbestos removals/remediations, and conducting risk assessments for chemical, physical and biological hazards in industries such as construction, agriculture, mining, pharmaceutical and manufacturing.

Linda has also authored and co-authored various papers in the occupational hygiene field; is a co-author of the Aerosols chapter in the Principles of Occupational Health & Hygiene textbook and the OHS Body of Knowledge chapter on dusts, fumes & fibres; and has written and delivered various professional development seminars on many occupational hygiene topics for AIOH.

As a lecturer at the University of Wollongong, Linda shares her passion for and knowledge of occupational hygiene with both undergraduate and post graduate students. She is enthusiastic and committed to helping professionals effectively communicate their good work and facilitate effective control of health hazards through improved report writing!