Jones, Alison L.

Overview

My research focus is on collaboratively addressing current and future anticipated clinical toxicology and public health challenges, both nationally and internationally. We seek to create evidence that changes clinical practice and health policy and in particular to improve outcomes for those with social or clinical disadvantage.

Top Publications

Year	Title
2016	Longitudinal intergenerational birth cohort designs: A systematic review of Australian and New Zealand studies Published in PLoS One
2015	Neurocognitive recovery after hospital-treated deliberate self-poisoning with central nervous system depressant drugs: a longitudinal cohort study Published in Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology
2014	Cross sectional survey of human-bat interaction in Australia: public health implications Published in BMC Public Health
2014	Death due to intravenous use of α-pyrrolidinopentiophenone Published in Medical Journal of Australia
2014	Serotonin toxicity from antidepressant overdose and its association with the T102C polymorphism of the 5-HT2A receptor Published in The Pharmacogenomics Journal
2013	Coping support factors among Australians affected by terrorism: 2002 Bali bombing survivors speak Published in Medical Journal of Australia
2013	Long-term health and wellbeing of people affected by the 2002 Bali bombing Published in Medical Journal of Australia
2012	Cognitive impairment in patients clinically recovered from central nervous system depressant drug overdose Published in Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology
2012	Cognitive skills underlying driving in patients discharged following self-poisoning with central nervous system depressant drugs Published in Traffic Injury Prevention
2010	Determinants of paramedic response readiness for CBRNE threats Published in Biosecurity and Bioterrorism: biodefense strategy, practice and science

Research Areas

Research Overview

Research outputs are in the pharmacology, toxicology and public health domains. My research leadership supports younger researchers to develop their research potential and to make a difference.

Available as Research Supervisor

Available for Collaborative Projects

Clinical Activities

Clinical Toxicology and general medicine Staff specialist/ Clinical Academic

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Year	Title
2020	Dominant factors for the pinning enhancement by large artificial partial and complete antidots in superconducting films Published In Superconductor Science and Technology Volume 33 Altmetric
2020	Endogenous doesn’t always mean innocuous: a scoping review of iron toxicity by inhalation Published In Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health Part B: Critical Reviews ISSN 1093-7404 Altmetric
2020	Estimating Fluid Consumption Volumes in Electronic Cigarette Use Published In JAMA Internal Medicine Volume 180 Page p. 468 ISSN 2168-6106 Altmetric
2020	Olanzapine increases AMPK-NPY orexigenic signaling by disrupting H1R-GHSR1a interaction in the hypothalamic neurons of mice Published In Psychoneuroendocrinology Volume 114 Altmetric
2019	A randomised controlled trial of vaporised Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol alone and in combination in frequent and infrequent cannabis users: acute intoxication effects Published In European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience: official organ of the German society for biological psychiatry Volume Online First Pages 1 - 19 ISSN 0940-1334 Altmetric
2019	Development of an UHPLC-MS/MS method for remifentanil quantification in a small plasma volume Published In Journal of Liquid Chromatography and Related Technologies Volume 42 Pages 521 - 527 ISSN 1082-6076 Altmetric
2019	Illawarra Born cross-generational health study: feasibility of a multi-generational birth cohort study Published In Pilot and Feasibility Studies Volume 5 Pages 32-1 - 32-11 Altmetric
2019	Patients with drug-naive bipolar disorder in remission after 8 weeks of treatment had decreased serum uric acid concentrations Published In Frontiers in Psychiatry Volume 10 Pages 767-1 - 767-8 ISSN 1664-0640 Altmetric
2019	Pharmaceutical quality of antibiotics in Small Island Nations in the Western Pacific region: a pilot survey Published In Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research Volume 49 Pages 426 - 432 ISSN 1445-937X Altmetric
2019	Pill-testing as a harm reduction strategy: time to have the conversation Published In Medical Journal of Australia Volume 211 Pages 447 - 448 ISSN 1326-5377 Altmetric
2019	Risk versus regulation: an update on the state of e-cigarette control in Australia Published In Internal Medicine Journal Volume 49 Pages 110 - 113 ISSN 1444-0903 Altmetric
2019	SMS SOS: A randomized controlled trial to reduce self-harm and suicide attempts using SMS text messaging Published In BMC Psychiatry Volume 19 Pages 117-1 - 117-7 ISSN 1471-244X Altmetric
2018	Association between hyperuricemia and metabolic syndrome in patients suffering from bipolar disorder Published In BMC Psychiatry Volume 18 Pages 390-1 - 390-7 ISSN 1471-244X Altmetric
2018	E-cigarettes—An unintended illicit drug delivery system Published In Drug and Alcohol Dependence Volume 192 Pages 98 - 111 ISSN 0376-8716 Altmetric
2018	Propionate protects haloperidol-induced neurite lesions mediated by neuropeptide Y Published In Frontiers in Neuroscience Volume 12 Pages 743-1 - 743-10 ISSN 1662-453X Altmetric
2018	The role of naloxone in the opioid crisis Published In Toxicology Communications Volume 2 Pages 15 - 18 Altmetric
2016	Efficiency of respirator filter media against diesel particulate matter: a comparison study using two diesel particulate sources Published In Annals of Occupational Hygiene Volume 60 Pages 771 - 779 ISSN 0003-4878 Altmetric
2016	Longitudinal intergenerational birth cohort designs: A systematic review of Australian and New Zealand studies Published In PLoS One Volume 11 Page p. e0150491 ISSN 1932-6203 Altmetric
2016	Public health and the necessary limits of academic freedom? Published In Vaccine Volume 34 Pages 2467 - 2468 ISSN 0264-410X Altmetric
2015	Neurocognitive recovery after hospital-treated deliberate self-poisoning with central nervous system depressant drugs: a longitudinal cohort study Published In Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology Volume 35 Pages 672 - 680 ISSN 0271-0749 Altmetric
2015	Pharmacokinetics in neonatal prescribing: evidence base, paradigms and the future Published In British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology Volume 80 Pages 1281 - 1288 ISSN 0306-5251 Altmetric
2014	Cross sectional survey of human-bat interaction in Australia: public health implications Published In BMC Public Health Volume 14 Pages 58-1 - 58-14 ISSN 1471-2458 Altmetric
2014	Death due to intravenous use of α-pyrrolidinopentiophenone Published In Medical Journal of Australia Volume 201 Pages 601 - 603 ISSN 1326-5377 Altmetric
2014	Serotonin toxicity from antidepressant overdose and its association with the T102C polymorphism of the 5-HT2A receptor Published In The Pharmacogenomics Journal Volume 14 Pages 390 - 394 ISSN 1470-269X Altmetric
2013	Coping support factors among Australians affected by terrorism: 2002 Bali bombing survivors speak Published In Medical Journal of Australia Volume 199 Pages 772 - 775 ISSN 1326-5377 Altmetric
2013	Long-term health and wellbeing of people affected by the 2002 Bali bombing Published In Medical Journal of Australia Volume 198 Pages 273 - 277 ISSN 1326-5377 Altmetric
2012	An olfactory 'stress test' may detect preclinical Alzheimer's disease Published In BMC Neurology Volume 12 Pages 1 - 8 ISSN 1471-2377 Altmetric
2012	Cognitive impairment in patients clinically recovered from central nervous system depressant drug overdose Published In Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology Volume 32 Pages 503 - 510 ISSN 0271-0749 Altmetric
2012	Cognitive skills underlying driving in patients discharged following self-poisoning with central nervous system depressant drugs Published In Traffic Injury Prevention Volume 13 Pages 450 - 457 ISSN 1538-9588 Altmetric
2012	Perceived coping & concern predict terrorism preparedness in Australia Published In BMC Public Health Volume 12 Pages 1 - 11 ISSN 1471-2458 Altmetric
2012	Risk of road traffic accidents in patients discharged following treatment for psychotropic drug overdose: A self-controlled case series study in Australia Published In CNS Drugs Volume 26 Pages 269 - 276 ISSN 1172-7047 Altmetric
2012	The authors reply Published In Kidney International Volume 81 Page p. 1277 ISSN 0085-2538 Altmetric
2011	A Pandora's box: sustainable pharmaceutical supply Published In Medical Journal of Australia Volume 195 Pages 510 - 511 ISSN 1326-5377 Altmetric
2011	Alert but less alarmed: a pooled analysis of terrorism threat perception in Australia Published In BMC Public Health Volume 11 Pages 797 - 808 ISSN 1471-2458 Altmetric
2011	Amfetamine overdose Published In BMJ - Best Practice Volume online
2011	Effects of benzodiazepines, antidepressants and opioids on driving: a systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiological and experimental evidence Published In Drug Safety Volume 34 Pages 125 - 156 ISSN 0114-5916 Altmetric
2011	Lessons learned on lead poisoning in children: One-hundred years on from Turner's declaration Published In Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health Volume 47 Pages 849 - 856 ISSN 1034-4810 Altmetric
2011	Uncertain etiologies of proteinuric-chronic kidney disease in rural Sri Lanka Published In Kidney International Volume 80 Pages 1212 - 1221 ISSN 0085-2538 Altmetric
2010	Acceptance of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza vaccination by the Australian public Published In Medical Journal of Australia Volume 192 Pages 33 - 36 ISSN 1326-5377
2010	Annual incidence of snake bite in rural Bangladesh Published In PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases Volume 4 Pages e860 - e871 ISSN 1935-2727 Altmetric
2010	Deconstructing cancer: what makes a good-quality news story? Published In Medical Journal of Australia Volume 193 Pages 702 - 706 ISSN 1326-5377
2010	Determinants of paramedic response readiness for CBRNE threats Published In Biosecurity and Bioterrorism: biodefense strategy, practice and science Volume 8 Pages 193 - 202 ISSN 1538-7135 Altmetric
2010	Does it matter who writes medical news stories? Published In PLoS Medicine Volume 7 Page p. e1000323 ISSN 1549-1277 Altmetric
2010	Engaging for health: medicine in context as a case study in engaged teaching and learning for students in medicine Published In Australasian Journal of University Community Engagement Volume 5 Pages 67 - 87 ISSN 1833-4482
2010	Legal 'highs' available through the internet-implications and solutions? Published In QJM: an international journal of medicine Volume 103 Pages 535 - 536 ISSN 1460-2725 Altmetric
2010	Propafenone poisoning: a case report with plasma propafenone concentrations Published In Journal of Medical Toxicology Volume 6 Pages 37 - 40 ISSN 1937-6995 Altmetric
2010	Responses to pandemic (H1N1) 2009, Australia Published In Emerging Infectious Diseases Volume 16 Pages 1211 - 1216 ISSN 1080-6040 Altmetric
2009	A tale of two towns: Observations on risk perception of environmental lead exposure in Port Pirie and Esperance, Australia Published In Environmental Health Volume 9 Pages 60 - 73 ISSN 1832-3367
2009	Emerging aspects of assessing lead poisoning in childhood Published In Emerging Health Threats Journal Volume 2 Pages 1 - 9 ISSN 1752-8550 Altmetric
2009	Media reporting of health interventions: signs of improvement, but major problems persist Published In PLoS One Volume 4 Pages 1 - 5 (e4831) ISSN 1932-6203 Altmetric
2009	Neuroleptic malignant syndrome or a statin drug reaction? A case report Published In Clinical Neuropharmacology Volume 32 Pages 348 - 349 ISSN 0362-5664 Altmetric
2009	Prolonged N-acetylcysteine therapy in late acetaminophen poisoning associated with acute liver failure--a need to be more cautious? Published In Critical Care (UK) Volume 13 Pages 144 - 145 ISSN 1466-609X Altmetric
2009	Sources and coverage of medical news on front pages of US newspapers Published In PLoS One Volume 4 Pages (e6856) 1 - 12 ISSN 1932-6203 Altmetric
2008	Can medical students identify recreational drugs by name? Published In QJM: an international journal of medicine Volume 101 Pages 979 - 982 ISSN 1460-2725 Altmetric
2008	Doctors' knowledge of the appropriate use and route of administration of antidotes in the management of recreational drug toxicity Published In Emergency Medicine Journal Volume 25 Pages 820 - 823 ISSN 1472-0205 Altmetric
2008	Improvement in the management of acutely poisoned patients using an electronic database, prospective audit and targeted educational intervention Published In Postgraduate Medical Journal Volume 84 Pages 603 - 608 ISSN 0032-5473 Altmetric
2008	Severe iatrogenic bismuth poisoning with bismuth iodoform paraffin paste treated with DMPS chelation Published In Clinical Toxicology Volume 46 Pages 855 - 857 ISSN 1556-3650 Altmetric
2007	Collapse, reported seizure-and an unexpected pill Published In The Lancet Volume 369 Page p. 1490 ISSN 0140-6736 Altmetric
2007	Gut decontamination of acutely poisoned patients: What do doctors really know about it? Published In Emergency Medicine Journal Volume 24 Pages 774 - 775 ISSN 1472-0205 Altmetric
2007	Is cocaine use recognised as a risk factor for acute coronary syndrome by doctors in the UK? Published In Postgraduate Medical Journal Volume 83 Pages 325 - 328 ISSN 0032-5473 Altmetric
2007	Lesson of the week: alcohol hand rubs - hygiene and hazard Published In BMJ: British Medical Journal Volume 335 Pages 1154 - 1155 ISSN 0959-535X Altmetric
2007	Relative safety of hyperinsulinaemia/euglycaemia therapy in the management of calcium channel blocker overdose: A prospective observational study Published In Intensive Care Medicine Volume 33 Pages 2019 - 2024 ISSN 0342-4642 Altmetric
2007	Severe hypokalaemic metabolic alkalosis following ingestion of gaviscon Published In Clinical Toxicology Volume 45 Pages 176 - 178 ISSN 1556-3650 Altmetric
2007	Status epilepticus following intentional overdose of fluvoxamine: A case report with serum fluvoxamine concentration Published In Clinical Toxicology Volume 45 Pages 791 - 793 ISSN 1556-3650 Altmetric
2006	Australian clinical toxicology investigators collaboration randomized trial of different loading infusion rates of N-acetylcysteine [6] Published In Annals of Emergency Medicine Volume 47 Page p. 124 ISSN 0196-0644 Altmetric
2006	Fatality after deliberate ingestion of sustained-release ibuprofen: A case report Published In Critical Care (UK) Volume 10 Pages 1 - 5 ISSN 1466-609X Altmetric
2006	Insufficient evidence that agitation is common in y-hydroxybutyrate toxicity Published In American Journal of Emergency Medicine Volume 24 Page p. 257 ISSN 0735-6757 Altmetric
2006	Mercury: answering some of the current controversies about it Published In Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh Volume 36 Pages 120 - 122
2006	Paracetamol availability and recent changes in paracetamol poisoning: Is the 1998 legislation limiting availability of paracetamol being followed? Published In Postgraduate Medical Journal Volume 82 Pages 520 - 523 ISSN 0032-5473 Altmetric
2006	Prolonged clinical effects in modified-release amitriptyline poisoning Published In Clinical Toxicology Volume 44 Pages 77 - 80 ISSN 1556-3650 Altmetric
2006	Should all patients with unexplained anaemia be screened for chronic lead poisoning? Published In Human and Experimental Toxicology Volume 25 Pages 645 - 649 ISSN 0960-3271 Altmetric
2005	Acute poisoning: Understanding 90% of cases in a nutshell Published In Postgraduate Medical Journal Volume 81 Pages 204 - 216 ISSN 0032-5473 Altmetric
2005	Drug interactions with paracetamol Published In American Journal of Therapeutics Volume 12 Pages 56 - 66 ISSN 1075-2765 Altmetric
2005	Fatality after deliberate ingestion of the pesticide rotenone: a case report. Published In Critical Care (UK) Volume 9 Pages R280 - R284 ISSN 1466-609X Altmetric
2005	Glucagon use in B blocker overdose Published In Emergency Medicine Journal Volume 22 Page p. 391 ISSN 1472-0205
2005	Hepatocellular damage following therapeutic intravenous iron sucrose infusion in a child Published In Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Volume 27 Pages 405 - 408 ISSN 0163-4356 Altmetric
2005	Measuring plasma salicylate concentrations in all patients with drug overdose or altered consciousness: Is it necessary? Published In Emergency Medicine Journal Volume 22 Pages 401 - 403 ISSN 1472-0205 Altmetric
2005	Metaraminol (Aramine(R)) in the management of a significant amlodipine overdose Published In Human and Experimental Toxicology Volume 24 Pages 377 - 381 ISSN 0960-3271 Altmetric
2005	Naloxone in opioid poisoning: Walking the tightrope Published In Emergency Medicine Journal Volume 22 Pages 612 - 616 ISSN 1472-0205 Altmetric
2005	Puzzling hypercalcaemia: sarcoidosis without lung involvement Published In Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine Volume 98 Pages 60 - 61 ISSN 1758-1095
2005	The management of tricyclic antidepressant poisoning: The role of gut decontamination, extracorporeal procedures and Fab antibody fragments Published In Toxicological Reviews Volume 24 Pages 187 - 194 ISSN 1176-2551 Altmetric
2004	Adverse drug reactions to poison antidotes: Part 1 Published In Adverse Drug Reaction Bulletin Pages 1 - 4
2004	Adverse drug reactions to poison antidotes: Part 2 Published In Adverse Drug Reaction Bulletin Volume December Pages 1 - 4
2004	Atypical antipsychotics not recommended for control of agitation in the emergency department [10] Published In Emergency Medicine Journal Volume 21 Page p. 649 ISSN 1472-0205 Altmetric
2004	Doctors and nurses estimation of the weight of patients: A preventable source of systematic error Published In Clinical Toxicology Volume 42 Pages 611 - 615 ISSN 1556-3650 Altmetric
2004	Fab antibody fragments: Some applications in clinical toxicology Published In Drug Safety Volume 27 Pages 1115 - 1133 ISSN 0114-5916 Altmetric
2003	A case of severe iatrogenic bismuth poisoning Published In Page p. 738 Altmetric
2003	Antidotes to cyanide Published In Syva Journal of Drug Monitoring Volume 1 Page p. 1
2003	Antidotes. Immunotherapy Published In Syva Journal of Drug Monitoring Page p. 1
2003	Building research capacity - An exploratory model of GPs' training needs and barriers to research involvement Published In Australian Family Physician Volume 32 Pages 955 - 958 ISSN 0300-8495
2003	Case report: Severe mercuric sulphate poisoning treated with 2,3-dimercatopropane-1-sulphonate and haemodiafiltration Published In Critical Care (UK) Volume 7 Pages R1 - R6 ISSN 1466-609X
2003	Drug misuse should always be considered in young people with impaired consciousness Published In BMJ: British Medical Journal Volume 326 Pages 396 - 397 ISSN 0959-535X Altmetric
2003	Hepatocellular damage from non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Published In QJM: an international journal of medicine Volume 96 Pages 787 - 791 ISSN 1460-2725 Altmetric
2003	Management of paracetamol poisoning Published In Trends in Pharmacological Sciences Volume 24 Pages 154 - 157 ISSN 0165-6147 Altmetric
2003	Multiple toxicity from 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine ("ecstasy") Published In American Journal of Emergency Medicine Volume 21 Pages 121 - 124 ISSN 0735-6757 Altmetric
2003	Pitfalls in the management of the poisoned patient Published In Current Medicine Volume 33 Pages 90 - 103
2003	Plasma salicylate concentrations following overdose; are they worth it ? Published In British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology Volume 55 Page p. 422 ISSN 0306-5251 Altmetric
2003	Poisoned patients as potential organ donors: Postal survey of transplant centres and intensive care units Published In Critical Care (UK) Volume 7 Pages 147 - 154 ISSN 1466-609X Altmetric
2002	Acetaminophen poisoning: An update for the intensivist Published In Critical Care (UK) Volume 6 Pages 108 - 111 ISSN 1466-609X Altmetric
2002	Advances, challenges, and controversies in poisoning Published In Emergency Medicine Journal Volume 19 Pages 190 - 192 ISSN 1472-0205

Investigator On

Year	Title
2017 - 2023	Does Omega-3 Supplementation Attenuate Aggressive Behaviour: A Multi-Centre Randomised Controlled Trial of a Broadly Disseminable Strategy Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Partnership Projects
2019 - 2021	Effect of exposure to fluoridated water in early childhood on child psychological and intellectual development Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Project Grant
2016 - 2021	Greener Cities Healthier Lives: Measuring the wider social benefits Awarded by: Horticulture Innovation Australia (HIA) Ltd Funding Scheme: Strategic Co-investment Pool
2016	SMS SOS: Effectiveness of SMS text messages in improving survival and rehabilitation rates of deliberate self harm patients and reducing re-presentation of DSH patients to hospital. Awarded by: NSW Health Funding Scheme: Translational Research Grants Scheme
2015	Respiratory Protection -are our standards protecting worker health or providing a false sense of security? Awarded by: Coal Services Health and Safety Trust Funding Scheme: Research Grant
2015	Respiratory Protection: Are our standards protecting worker health or providing a false sense of complacency? Awarded by: Workcover Authority of NSW Funding Scheme: Applied Research Grants
2012	An olfactory 'stress test' for the early detection of Alzheimer's disease Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Project Grant
2011	Understanding and ameliorating the human health effects of exposure to air pollution: from knowledge to policy and public health practice Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Centres of Research Excellence
2010	Reducing Impulsive Behaviour in Repeat Violent Offenders Using a Selective Serotonin Reputake Inhibitor (Zoloft) Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Partnership Projects

Impact Story

Are your respirators protecting worker health?
Summary
How do you know if your Respirator is approved? Millions of falsely labelled and counterfeit masks have flooded the marketplace over the last 6 months. Here's an easy to use guide for a complex issue: <a href="https://www.aioh.org.au/static/uploads/files/guide-p2-respiratory-protection-in-anz-final-wfldhefkoksj.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.aioh.org.au/static/uploads/files/guide-p2-respiratory-protection-in-anz-final-wfldhefkoksj.pdf</a>and our call for a National Register <a href="https://www.aioh.org.au/static/uploads/files/joint-media-release-national-register-final-003-wflimbofmeri.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.aioh.org.au/static/uploads/files/joint-media-release-national-register-final-003-wflimbofmeri.pdf</a> Concerned about Bush Fire Smoke? <a href="https://www.aihs.org.au/news-and-publications/news/media-release-aihs-calls-evaluation-respiratory-protective-equipment-rpe" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.aihs.org.au/news-and-publications/news/media-release-aihs-calls-evaluation-respiratory-protective-equipment-rpe</a> Development of Standards on Respiratory Protection: Given the potential for serious health impacts to exposed workers, just how efficient is respiratory protection against acute and chronic chemical agents? Current research being undertaken by Jane Whitelaw and PhD Candidate Kerrie Burton builds on her 30-year industry and standards development experience and previous research into the efficiency of such respiratory protection.In the latest series of studies, exposure to diesel particulate matter (DPM) is examined. DPM is a major issue in many industrial workplaces including the potential to develop lung cancer and adverse irritant and cardiovascular effects.Personal respiratory protective devices are an accepted safety measure to mitigate worker exposure against the potentially damaging health impacts of DPM.To be protective, they need to act as effective filters against carbon and other particulates. In Australia, the filtering efficiency of respiratory protective devices is determined by challenging test filter media with aerosolised sodium chloride to determine penetration at designated flow rates.However, testing of respiratory protective devices does not account for the differences between characteristics of workplace contaminants like DPM and the test agent sodium chloride, taking into account structure, composition, and particle size.Studies to date suggest that the testing methodology specified for certification of personal respiratory protective devices by Standards Australia may not ensure adequate protection for respirator users against DPM under all circumstances of diesel generated particles.Funding sources for the project have included the Coal Services Health and Safety Trust and WorkCover Authority of NSW. Partners in the project are Safety Equipment Australia, Coal Services and ERP Engineering.

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A great response to the release last week of our Respirator Purchasing Guide (with Prof Assoc, Unions and Govt support listed on the cover). <a href="https://www.aioh.org.au/static/uploads/files/guide-p2-respiratory-protection-in-anz-final-wfldhefkoksj.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.aioh.org.au/static/uploads/files/guide-p2-respiratory-protection-in-anz-final-wfldhefkoksj.pdf</a>The media release has been picked up by many and we have now seen 202 products withdrawn from the TGA register <a href="https://www.tga.gov.au/post-market-review-face-masks-cancelled-artg-entries" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.tga.gov.au/post-market-review-face-masks-cancelled-artg-entries</a> The Dept of Fair Trade has been inundated with complaints and with our expert advice on RPE standards and test methods a major hardware retailer is undertaking a national recall of a product as a result of the first claim investigated. We are now supporting a call from the Senate Select Committee and the AMA for a National CDC.
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Available as Research Supervisor

Advisees

Graduate Advising Relationship

Degree	Research Title	Advisee
Doctor of Philosophy	Evaluation of the Physiological physiological effects of negative pressure respirator use in a work environment	Whitelaw, Jane
Doctor of Philosophy	Do As/NZS respiratory protection standards for filter penetration ensure worker health is protected against nanoparticle sized diesel particulate matter?	Burton, Kerrie

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http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7090-2953 (confirmed)

Top Publications

Year	Title
2016	Longitudinal intergenerational birth cohort designs: A systematic review of Australian and New Zealand studies Published in PLoS One
2015	Neurocognitive recovery after hospital-treated deliberate self-poisoning with central nervous system depressant drugs: a longitudinal cohort study Published in Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology
2014	Cross sectional survey of human-bat interaction in Australia: public health implications Published in BMC Public Health
2014	Death due to intravenous use of α-pyrrolidinopentiophenone Published in Medical Journal of Australia
2014	Serotonin toxicity from antidepressant overdose and its association with the T102C polymorphism of the 5-HT2A receptor Published in The Pharmacogenomics Journal
2013	Coping support factors among Australians affected by terrorism: 2002 Bali bombing survivors speak Published in Medical Journal of Australia
2013	Long-term health and wellbeing of people affected by the 2002 Bali bombing Published in Medical Journal of Australia
2012	Cognitive impairment in patients clinically recovered from central nervous system depressant drug overdose Published in Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology
2012	Cognitive skills underlying driving in patients discharged following self-poisoning with central nervous system depressant drugs Published in Traffic Injury Prevention
2010	Determinants of paramedic response readiness for CBRNE threats Published in Biosecurity and Bioterrorism: biodefense strategy, practice and science

Research Areas

Research Overview

Research outputs are in the pharmacology, toxicology and public health domains. My research leadership supports younger researchers to develop their research potential and to make a difference.

Clinical Activities

Clinical Toxicology and general medicine Staff specialist/ Clinical Academic

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Year	Title
2020	Dominant factors for the pinning enhancement by large artificial partial and complete antidots in superconducting films Published In Superconductor Science and Technology Volume 33 Altmetric
2020	Endogenous doesn’t always mean innocuous: a scoping review of iron toxicity by inhalation Published In Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health Part B: Critical Reviews ISSN 1093-7404 Altmetric
2020	Estimating Fluid Consumption Volumes in Electronic Cigarette Use Published In JAMA Internal Medicine Volume 180 Page p. 468 ISSN 2168-6106 Altmetric
2020	Olanzapine increases AMPK-NPY orexigenic signaling by disrupting H1R-GHSR1a interaction in the hypothalamic neurons of mice Published In Psychoneuroendocrinology Volume 114 Altmetric
2019	A randomised controlled trial of vaporised Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol alone and in combination in frequent and infrequent cannabis users: acute intoxication effects Published In European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience: official organ of the German society for biological psychiatry Volume Online First Pages 1 - 19 ISSN 0940-1334 Altmetric
2019	Development of an UHPLC-MS/MS method for remifentanil quantification in a small plasma volume Published In Journal of Liquid Chromatography and Related Technologies Volume 42 Pages 521 - 527 ISSN 1082-6076 Altmetric
2019	Illawarra Born cross-generational health study: feasibility of a multi-generational birth cohort study Published In Pilot and Feasibility Studies Volume 5 Pages 32-1 - 32-11 Altmetric
2019	Patients with drug-naive bipolar disorder in remission after 8 weeks of treatment had decreased serum uric acid concentrations Published In Frontiers in Psychiatry Volume 10 Pages 767-1 - 767-8 ISSN 1664-0640 Altmetric
2019	Pharmaceutical quality of antibiotics in Small Island Nations in the Western Pacific region: a pilot survey Published In Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research Volume 49 Pages 426 - 432 ISSN 1445-937X Altmetric
2019	Pill-testing as a harm reduction strategy: time to have the conversation Published In Medical Journal of Australia Volume 211 Pages 447 - 448 ISSN 1326-5377 Altmetric
2019	Risk versus regulation: an update on the state of e-cigarette control in Australia Published In Internal Medicine Journal Volume 49 Pages 110 - 113 ISSN 1444-0903 Altmetric
2019	SMS SOS: A randomized controlled trial to reduce self-harm and suicide attempts using SMS text messaging Published In BMC Psychiatry Volume 19 Pages 117-1 - 117-7 ISSN 1471-244X Altmetric
2018	Association between hyperuricemia and metabolic syndrome in patients suffering from bipolar disorder Published In BMC Psychiatry Volume 18 Pages 390-1 - 390-7 ISSN 1471-244X Altmetric
2018	E-cigarettes—An unintended illicit drug delivery system Published In Drug and Alcohol Dependence Volume 192 Pages 98 - 111 ISSN 0376-8716 Altmetric
2018	Propionate protects haloperidol-induced neurite lesions mediated by neuropeptide Y Published In Frontiers in Neuroscience Volume 12 Pages 743-1 - 743-10 ISSN 1662-453X Altmetric
2018	The role of naloxone in the opioid crisis Published In Toxicology Communications Volume 2 Pages 15 - 18 Altmetric
2016	Efficiency of respirator filter media against diesel particulate matter: a comparison study using two diesel particulate sources Published In Annals of Occupational Hygiene Volume 60 Pages 771 - 779 ISSN 0003-4878 Altmetric
2016	Longitudinal intergenerational birth cohort designs: A systematic review of Australian and New Zealand studies Published In PLoS One Volume 11 Page p. e0150491 ISSN 1932-6203 Altmetric
2016	Public health and the necessary limits of academic freedom? Published In Vaccine Volume 34 Pages 2467 - 2468 ISSN 0264-410X Altmetric
2015	Neurocognitive recovery after hospital-treated deliberate self-poisoning with central nervous system depressant drugs: a longitudinal cohort study Published In Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology Volume 35 Pages 672 - 680 ISSN 0271-0749 Altmetric
2015	Pharmacokinetics in neonatal prescribing: evidence base, paradigms and the future Published In British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology Volume 80 Pages 1281 - 1288 ISSN 0306-5251 Altmetric
2014	Cross sectional survey of human-bat interaction in Australia: public health implications Published In BMC Public Health Volume 14 Pages 58-1 - 58-14 ISSN 1471-2458 Altmetric
2014	Death due to intravenous use of α-pyrrolidinopentiophenone Published In Medical Journal of Australia Volume 201 Pages 601 - 603 ISSN 1326-5377 Altmetric
2014	Serotonin toxicity from antidepressant overdose and its association with the T102C polymorphism of the 5-HT2A receptor Published In The Pharmacogenomics Journal Volume 14 Pages 390 - 394 ISSN 1470-269X Altmetric
2013	Coping support factors among Australians affected by terrorism: 2002 Bali bombing survivors speak Published In Medical Journal of Australia Volume 199 Pages 772 - 775 ISSN 1326-5377 Altmetric
2013	Long-term health and wellbeing of people affected by the 2002 Bali bombing Published In Medical Journal of Australia Volume 198 Pages 273 - 277 ISSN 1326-5377 Altmetric
2012	An olfactory 'stress test' may detect preclinical Alzheimer's disease Published In BMC Neurology Volume 12 Pages 1 - 8 ISSN 1471-2377 Altmetric
2012	Cognitive impairment in patients clinically recovered from central nervous system depressant drug overdose Published In Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology Volume 32 Pages 503 - 510 ISSN 0271-0749 Altmetric
2012	Cognitive skills underlying driving in patients discharged following self-poisoning with central nervous system depressant drugs Published In Traffic Injury Prevention Volume 13 Pages 450 - 457 ISSN 1538-9588 Altmetric
2012	Perceived coping & concern predict terrorism preparedness in Australia Published In BMC Public Health Volume 12 Pages 1 - 11 ISSN 1471-2458 Altmetric
2012	Risk of road traffic accidents in patients discharged following treatment for psychotropic drug overdose: A self-controlled case series study in Australia Published In CNS Drugs Volume 26 Pages 269 - 276 ISSN 1172-7047 Altmetric
2012	The authors reply Published In Kidney International Volume 81 Page p. 1277 ISSN 0085-2538 Altmetric
2011	A Pandora's box: sustainable pharmaceutical supply Published In Medical Journal of Australia Volume 195 Pages 510 - 511 ISSN 1326-5377 Altmetric
2011	Alert but less alarmed: a pooled analysis of terrorism threat perception in Australia Published In BMC Public Health Volume 11 Pages 797 - 808 ISSN 1471-2458 Altmetric
2011	Amfetamine overdose Published In BMJ - Best Practice Volume online
2011	Effects of benzodiazepines, antidepressants and opioids on driving: a systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiological and experimental evidence Published In Drug Safety Volume 34 Pages 125 - 156 ISSN 0114-5916 Altmetric
2011	Lessons learned on lead poisoning in children: One-hundred years on from Turner's declaration Published In Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health Volume 47 Pages 849 - 856 ISSN 1034-4810 Altmetric
2011	Uncertain etiologies of proteinuric-chronic kidney disease in rural Sri Lanka Published In Kidney International Volume 80 Pages 1212 - 1221 ISSN 0085-2538 Altmetric
2010	Acceptance of pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza vaccination by the Australian public Published In Medical Journal of Australia Volume 192 Pages 33 - 36 ISSN 1326-5377
2010	Annual incidence of snake bite in rural Bangladesh Published In PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases Volume 4 Pages e860 - e871 ISSN 1935-2727 Altmetric
2010	Deconstructing cancer: what makes a good-quality news story? Published In Medical Journal of Australia Volume 193 Pages 702 - 706 ISSN 1326-5377
2010	Determinants of paramedic response readiness for CBRNE threats Published In Biosecurity and Bioterrorism: biodefense strategy, practice and science Volume 8 Pages 193 - 202 ISSN 1538-7135 Altmetric
2010	Does it matter who writes medical news stories? Published In PLoS Medicine Volume 7 Page p. e1000323 ISSN 1549-1277 Altmetric
2010	Engaging for health: medicine in context as a case study in engaged teaching and learning for students in medicine Published In Australasian Journal of University Community Engagement Volume 5 Pages 67 - 87 ISSN 1833-4482
2010	Legal 'highs' available through the internet-implications and solutions? Published In QJM: an international journal of medicine Volume 103 Pages 535 - 536 ISSN 1460-2725 Altmetric
2010	Propafenone poisoning: a case report with plasma propafenone concentrations Published In Journal of Medical Toxicology Volume 6 Pages 37 - 40 ISSN 1937-6995 Altmetric
2010	Responses to pandemic (H1N1) 2009, Australia Published In Emerging Infectious Diseases Volume 16 Pages 1211 - 1216 ISSN 1080-6040 Altmetric
2009	A tale of two towns: Observations on risk perception of environmental lead exposure in Port Pirie and Esperance, Australia Published In Environmental Health Volume 9 Pages 60 - 73 ISSN 1832-3367
2009	Emerging aspects of assessing lead poisoning in childhood Published In Emerging Health Threats Journal Volume 2 Pages 1 - 9 ISSN 1752-8550 Altmetric
2009	Media reporting of health interventions: signs of improvement, but major problems persist Published In PLoS One Volume 4 Pages 1 - 5 (e4831) ISSN 1932-6203 Altmetric
2009	Neuroleptic malignant syndrome or a statin drug reaction? A case report Published In Clinical Neuropharmacology Volume 32 Pages 348 - 349 ISSN 0362-5664 Altmetric
2009	Prolonged N-acetylcysteine therapy in late acetaminophen poisoning associated with acute liver failure--a need to be more cautious? Published In Critical Care (UK) Volume 13 Pages 144 - 145 ISSN 1466-609X Altmetric
2009	Sources and coverage of medical news on front pages of US newspapers Published In PLoS One Volume 4 Pages (e6856) 1 - 12 ISSN 1932-6203 Altmetric
2008	Can medical students identify recreational drugs by name? Published In QJM: an international journal of medicine Volume 101 Pages 979 - 982 ISSN 1460-2725 Altmetric
2008	Doctors' knowledge of the appropriate use and route of administration of antidotes in the management of recreational drug toxicity Published In Emergency Medicine Journal Volume 25 Pages 820 - 823 ISSN 1472-0205 Altmetric
2008	Improvement in the management of acutely poisoned patients using an electronic database, prospective audit and targeted educational intervention Published In Postgraduate Medical Journal Volume 84 Pages 603 - 608 ISSN 0032-5473 Altmetric
2008	Severe iatrogenic bismuth poisoning with bismuth iodoform paraffin paste treated with DMPS chelation Published In Clinical Toxicology Volume 46 Pages 855 - 857 ISSN 1556-3650 Altmetric
2007	Collapse, reported seizure-and an unexpected pill Published In The Lancet Volume 369 Page p. 1490 ISSN 0140-6736 Altmetric
2007	Gut decontamination of acutely poisoned patients: What do doctors really know about it? Published In Emergency Medicine Journal Volume 24 Pages 774 - 775 ISSN 1472-0205 Altmetric
2007	Is cocaine use recognised as a risk factor for acute coronary syndrome by doctors in the UK? Published In Postgraduate Medical Journal Volume 83 Pages 325 - 328 ISSN 0032-5473 Altmetric
2007	Lesson of the week: alcohol hand rubs - hygiene and hazard Published In BMJ: British Medical Journal Volume 335 Pages 1154 - 1155 ISSN 0959-535X Altmetric
2007	Relative safety of hyperinsulinaemia/euglycaemia therapy in the management of calcium channel blocker overdose: A prospective observational study Published In Intensive Care Medicine Volume 33 Pages 2019 - 2024 ISSN 0342-4642 Altmetric
2007	Severe hypokalaemic metabolic alkalosis following ingestion of gaviscon Published In Clinical Toxicology Volume 45 Pages 176 - 178 ISSN 1556-3650 Altmetric
2007	Status epilepticus following intentional overdose of fluvoxamine: A case report with serum fluvoxamine concentration Published In Clinical Toxicology Volume 45 Pages 791 - 793 ISSN 1556-3650 Altmetric
2006	Australian clinical toxicology investigators collaboration randomized trial of different loading infusion rates of N-acetylcysteine [6] Published In Annals of Emergency Medicine Volume 47 Page p. 124 ISSN 0196-0644 Altmetric
2006	Fatality after deliberate ingestion of sustained-release ibuprofen: A case report Published In Critical Care (UK) Volume 10 Pages 1 - 5 ISSN 1466-609X Altmetric
2006	Insufficient evidence that agitation is common in y-hydroxybutyrate toxicity Published In American Journal of Emergency Medicine Volume 24 Page p. 257 ISSN 0735-6757 Altmetric
2006	Mercury: answering some of the current controversies about it Published In Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh Volume 36 Pages 120 - 122
2006	Paracetamol availability and recent changes in paracetamol poisoning: Is the 1998 legislation limiting availability of paracetamol being followed? Published In Postgraduate Medical Journal Volume 82 Pages 520 - 523 ISSN 0032-5473 Altmetric
2006	Prolonged clinical effects in modified-release amitriptyline poisoning Published In Clinical Toxicology Volume 44 Pages 77 - 80 ISSN 1556-3650 Altmetric
2006	Should all patients with unexplained anaemia be screened for chronic lead poisoning? Published In Human and Experimental Toxicology Volume 25 Pages 645 - 649 ISSN 0960-3271 Altmetric
2005	Acute poisoning: Understanding 90% of cases in a nutshell Published In Postgraduate Medical Journal Volume 81 Pages 204 - 216 ISSN 0032-5473 Altmetric
2005	Drug interactions with paracetamol Published In American Journal of Therapeutics Volume 12 Pages 56 - 66 ISSN 1075-2765 Altmetric
2005	Fatality after deliberate ingestion of the pesticide rotenone: a case report. Published In Critical Care (UK) Volume 9 Pages R280 - R284 ISSN 1466-609X Altmetric
2005	Glucagon use in B blocker overdose Published In Emergency Medicine Journal Volume 22 Page p. 391 ISSN 1472-0205
2005	Hepatocellular damage following therapeutic intravenous iron sucrose infusion in a child Published In Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Volume 27 Pages 405 - 408 ISSN 0163-4356 Altmetric
2005	Measuring plasma salicylate concentrations in all patients with drug overdose or altered consciousness: Is it necessary? Published In Emergency Medicine Journal Volume 22 Pages 401 - 403 ISSN 1472-0205 Altmetric
2005	Metaraminol (Aramine(R)) in the management of a significant amlodipine overdose Published In Human and Experimental Toxicology Volume 24 Pages 377 - 381 ISSN 0960-3271 Altmetric
2005	Naloxone in opioid poisoning: Walking the tightrope Published In Emergency Medicine Journal Volume 22 Pages 612 - 616 ISSN 1472-0205 Altmetric
2005	Puzzling hypercalcaemia: sarcoidosis without lung involvement Published In Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine Volume 98 Pages 60 - 61 ISSN 1758-1095
2005	The management of tricyclic antidepressant poisoning: The role of gut decontamination, extracorporeal procedures and Fab antibody fragments Published In Toxicological Reviews Volume 24 Pages 187 - 194 ISSN 1176-2551 Altmetric
2004	Adverse drug reactions to poison antidotes: Part 1 Published In Adverse Drug Reaction Bulletin Pages 1 - 4
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2004	Atypical antipsychotics not recommended for control of agitation in the emergency department [10] Published In Emergency Medicine Journal Volume 21 Page p. 649 ISSN 1472-0205 Altmetric
2004	Doctors and nurses estimation of the weight of patients: A preventable source of systematic error Published In Clinical Toxicology Volume 42 Pages 611 - 615 ISSN 1556-3650 Altmetric
2004	Fab antibody fragments: Some applications in clinical toxicology Published In Drug Safety Volume 27 Pages 1115 - 1133 ISSN 0114-5916 Altmetric
2003	A case of severe iatrogenic bismuth poisoning Published In Page p. 738 Altmetric
2003	Antidotes to cyanide Published In Syva Journal of Drug Monitoring Volume 1 Page p. 1
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2003	Building research capacity - An exploratory model of GPs' training needs and barriers to research involvement Published In Australian Family Physician Volume 32 Pages 955 - 958 ISSN 0300-8495
2003	Case report: Severe mercuric sulphate poisoning treated with 2,3-dimercatopropane-1-sulphonate and haemodiafiltration Published In Critical Care (UK) Volume 7 Pages R1 - R6 ISSN 1466-609X
2003	Drug misuse should always be considered in young people with impaired consciousness Published In BMJ: British Medical Journal Volume 326 Pages 396 - 397 ISSN 0959-535X Altmetric
2003	Hepatocellular damage from non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Published In QJM: an international journal of medicine Volume 96 Pages 787 - 791 ISSN 1460-2725 Altmetric
2003	Management of paracetamol poisoning Published In Trends in Pharmacological Sciences Volume 24 Pages 154 - 157 ISSN 0165-6147 Altmetric
2003	Multiple toxicity from 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine ("ecstasy") Published In American Journal of Emergency Medicine Volume 21 Pages 121 - 124 ISSN 0735-6757 Altmetric
2003	Pitfalls in the management of the poisoned patient Published In Current Medicine Volume 33 Pages 90 - 103
2003	Plasma salicylate concentrations following overdose; are they worth it ? Published In British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology Volume 55 Page p. 422 ISSN 0306-5251 Altmetric
2003	Poisoned patients as potential organ donors: Postal survey of transplant centres and intensive care units Published In Critical Care (UK) Volume 7 Pages 147 - 154 ISSN 1466-609X Altmetric
2002	Acetaminophen poisoning: An update for the intensivist Published In Critical Care (UK) Volume 6 Pages 108 - 111 ISSN 1466-609X Altmetric
2002	Advances, challenges, and controversies in poisoning Published In Emergency Medicine Journal Volume 19 Pages 190 - 192 ISSN 1472-0205

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2017 - 2023	Does Omega-3 Supplementation Attenuate Aggressive Behaviour: A Multi-Centre Randomised Controlled Trial of a Broadly Disseminable Strategy Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Partnership Projects
2019 - 2021	Effect of exposure to fluoridated water in early childhood on child psychological and intellectual development Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Project Grant
2016 - 2021	Greener Cities Healthier Lives: Measuring the wider social benefits Awarded by: Horticulture Innovation Australia (HIA) Ltd Funding Scheme: Strategic Co-investment Pool
2016	SMS SOS: Effectiveness of SMS text messages in improving survival and rehabilitation rates of deliberate self harm patients and reducing re-presentation of DSH patients to hospital. Awarded by: NSW Health Funding Scheme: Translational Research Grants Scheme
2015	Respiratory Protection -are our standards protecting worker health or providing a false sense of security? Awarded by: Coal Services Health and Safety Trust Funding Scheme: Research Grant
2015	Respiratory Protection: Are our standards protecting worker health or providing a false sense of complacency? Awarded by: Workcover Authority of NSW Funding Scheme: Applied Research Grants
2012	An olfactory 'stress test' for the early detection of Alzheimer's disease Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Project Grant
2011	Understanding and ameliorating the human health effects of exposure to air pollution: from knowledge to policy and public health practice Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Centres of Research Excellence
2010	Reducing Impulsive Behaviour in Repeat Violent Offenders Using a Selective Serotonin Reputake Inhibitor (Zoloft) Awarded by: National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Funding Scheme: Partnership Projects

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Are your respirators protecting worker health?
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How do you know if your Respirator is approved? Millions of falsely labelled and counterfeit masks have flooded the marketplace over the last 6 months. Here's an easy to use guide for a complex issue: <a href="https://www.aioh.org.au/static/uploads/files/guide-p2-respiratory-protection-in-anz-final-wfldhefkoksj.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.aioh.org.au/static/uploads/files/guide-p2-respiratory-protection-in-anz-final-wfldhefkoksj.pdf</a>and our call for a National Register <a href="https://www.aioh.org.au/static/uploads/files/joint-media-release-national-register-final-003-wflimbofmeri.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.aioh.org.au/static/uploads/files/joint-media-release-national-register-final-003-wflimbofmeri.pdf</a> Concerned about Bush Fire Smoke? <a href="https://www.aihs.org.au/news-and-publications/news/media-release-aihs-calls-evaluation-respiratory-protective-equipment-rpe" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.aihs.org.au/news-and-publications/news/media-release-aihs-calls-evaluation-respiratory-protective-equipment-rpe</a> Development of Standards on Respiratory Protection: Given the potential for serious health impacts to exposed workers, just how efficient is respiratory protection against acute and chronic chemical agents? Current research being undertaken by Jane Whitelaw and PhD Candidate Kerrie Burton builds on her 30-year industry and standards development experience and previous research into the efficiency of such respiratory protection.In the latest series of studies, exposure to diesel particulate matter (DPM) is examined. DPM is a major issue in many industrial workplaces including the potential to develop lung cancer and adverse irritant and cardiovascular effects.Personal respiratory protective devices are an accepted safety measure to mitigate worker exposure against the potentially damaging health impacts of DPM.To be protective, they need to act as effective filters against carbon and other particulates. In Australia, the filtering efficiency of respiratory protective devices is determined by challenging test filter media with aerosolised sodium chloride to determine penetration at designated flow rates.However, testing of respiratory protective devices does not account for the differences between characteristics of workplace contaminants like DPM and the test agent sodium chloride, taking into account structure, composition, and particle size.Studies to date suggest that the testing methodology specified for certification of personal respiratory protective devices by Standards Australia may not ensure adequate protection for respirator users against DPM under all circumstances of diesel generated particles.Funding sources for the project have included the Coal Services Health and Safety Trust and WorkCover Authority of NSW. Partners in the project are Safety Equipment Australia, Coal Services and ERP Engineering.

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A great response to the release last week of our Respirator Purchasing Guide (with Prof Assoc, Unions and Govt support listed on the cover). <a href="https://www.aioh.org.au/static/uploads/files/guide-p2-respiratory-protection-in-anz-final-wfldhefkoksj.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.aioh.org.au/static/uploads/files/guide-p2-respiratory-protection-in-anz-final-wfldhefkoksj.pdf</a>The media release has been picked up by many and we have now seen 202 products withdrawn from the TGA register <a href="https://www.tga.gov.au/post-market-review-face-masks-cancelled-artg-entries" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.tga.gov.au/post-market-review-face-masks-cancelled-artg-entries</a> The Dept of Fair Trade has been inundated with complaints and with our expert advice on RPE standards and test methods a major hardware retailer is undertaking a national recall of a product as a result of the first claim investigated. We are now supporting a call from the Senate Select Committee and the AMA for a National CDC.
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Doctor of Philosophy	Evaluation of the Physiological physiological effects of negative pressure respirator use in a work environment	Whitelaw, Jane
Doctor of Philosophy	Do As/NZS respiratory protection standards for filter penetration ensure worker health is protected against nanoparticle sized diesel particulate matter?	Burton, Kerrie

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