New TSANZ Spirometry Standards: What Australian Spirometry Providers Need to Know
The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) has released a new suite of national spirometry standards for Australian primary care settings. Published in 2026, the standards aim to improve the quality, consistency and safety of spirometry testing. “They provide practical guidance for all services delivering spirometry anywhere outside of a respiratory department (including […]
Asbestos in the Workplace
Updated Guidance, HSR Responsibilities and the Role of Health Surveillance Asbestos remains one of the most serious occupational health hazards in Australia. While asbestos has been banned since 31 December 2003, asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) are still present in many workplaces — particularly in buildings, plant and infrastructure constructed 30 to 100 years ago. […]