Occupational and Environmental Health Laboratory

The University of Adelaide Occupational and Environmental Health Laboratory (OEHL) was established in 1987 and was set up at its present site at the Thebarton research campus in 1997.

The OEHL is a modern specialised facility and offers a range of laboratory services to industry, government and the community.

The OEHL is at the forefront of occupational and environmental hygiene practice in Australia and is recognised by occupational and environmental professional groups and agencies, including the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists, The Australasian Faculty of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, the Safety Institute of Australia, The Department of Health, Safework SA and the EPA. The OEHL is operated by the Discipline of Public Health of the University of Adelaide. 

News

Congratulations to Sharyn Gaskin for being awarded a prestigious Augusta Zadow Scholarship at the 2011 Safe Work Awards.

Congratulations also to the University of Adelaide for taking out the Award for the Best Health and Safety Management System (Public Sector). Staff of the OEH Laboratory assisted in the successful application. The University will now be automatically entered as a finalist in the National Awards to be decided in April 2012.

EPA Media Release 10 November 2011
OEH Consulting engaged in health risk assessment associated with groundwater (bore) contamination with chlorinated hydrocarbons.