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About Occupational Hygiene Solutions Ltd

A specialist occupational hygiene consultancy focused on practical exposure risk management.

Occupational Hygiene Solutions Ltd is a New Zealand occupational hygiene consultancy providing workplace exposure assessments, monitoring programmes, and health risk management support across a wide range of industries. We help businesses identify, assess, and control workplace health hazards through practical occupational hygiene solutions tailored to operational environments. Our work includes exposure monitoring for dusts, chemicals, fumes, noise, vibration, thermal stress, indoor air quality, and biological hazards.

Why Occupational Hygiene Solutions Ltd?

Practical Industry Experience

We understand operational environments and provide recommendations that work in real workplaces.

Technical Capability

Our team uses world-class calibrated monitoring equipment and recognised occupational hygiene methodologies.

Professional Memberships and Certification

All our hygienists are HASANZ Registered Occupational Hygienists and are Full Members of the New Zealand Occupational Hygiene Society (NZOHS). All work is supported and supervised by a Certified Occupational Hygienist. 

NZ Focused

Our assessments align with New Zealand legislation, workplace exposure standards, and recognised good practice. Where WorkSafe NZ has not issued a Workplace Exposure Standard (WES) or the WES is determined to be out of date, we use exposure standards from credible sources such as ACGIH, DFG, SCOEL, NIOSH, or SafeWork Australia.

Clear Reporting

We provide practical, defensible reporting designed to support informed decision-making.

Our Strategic Approach to Workplace Health

We deliver occupational hygiene solutions that are practical, evidence-based, and specifically tailored to help you manage workplace health risks and maintain regulatory compliance.

01

Workplace Assessment

We begin by thoroughly assessing your unique operational processes and identifying potential exposure points.

02

Strategic Collaboration

We work directly with your key stakeholders to ensure our strategy aligns with your business goals and safety standards.

03

Risk Identification

Our experts identify specific health risks including chemicals, noise, and vibration hazards within your facility.

04

Exposure Monitoring

We utilize advanced technical equipment to accurately measure current exposure levels across your site.

05

Practical Solutions

We provide long-term, defensible control recommendations designed for sustainable risk management.

Our focus is on delivering results that are realistic, achievable, and effective in protecting your workforce indefinitely.

Our Team

Aelx Smith

Alex – Bay of Plenty

Occupational Hygienist

Alex is an experienced occupational hygienist with almost 20 years of expertise in oil and gas, mining, and energy across Australia and internationally. With a proven track record, Alex ensures practical and effective outcomes. His recent experience with workplace and environmental regulators means Alex can provide sound advice and support in navigating the nuances of NZ legislation. He enjoys a challenge and brings a positive energy to his work helping businesses achieve excellence in protecting worker health.

alex@ohsolutions.co.nz

+64 21 220 5161

Levi Mines

Levi – Northland/Auckland

Occupational Hygienist

Levi is a Certified Occupational Hygienist with 10 years of expertise across a variety of industries developing and implementing occupational health programs. He has worked in consulting, high-hazard site hygiene management, and regulatory technical advisory roles. He was appointed as a WorkSafe inspector in a previous role and has experience in managing health-related compliance in the NZ regulatory environment.

levi@ohsolutions.co.nz

+64 21 964 856

Le-recca Potgieter

Le-recca – Central Otago/Southland

Occupational Hygienist

Le-récca is a qualified Occupational Hygienist working as a H&S professional since 2016 with experience and competencies extending across various industries / sectors. Passionate about promoting and supporting Health, Safety and Wellness of all workers. Experienced across mining, manufacturing, consulting, and industrial environments with a strong focus on practical occupational hygiene solutions and defensible exposure assessment.

lerecca@ohsolutions.co.nz

+64 21 220 5827

Professional Standards & Capability

Our team works in alignment with recognised occupational hygiene methodologies and relevant New Zealand workplace health requirements.

Workplace Exposure Standards (WES)

GRWM Regulations 2016

Recognised occupational hygiene practices

AS/NZS standards

Health and Safety at Work Act 2015

ISO or other international good practice standards

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