Oberon Class Submarine Occupational Hygiene Project Final Report

Aims and ObjectivesThe aim of the project was to:a. conduct a retrospective occupational hygiene survey of the Oberon ClassSubmarine.b. identify known hazards of the Oberon Class HMA Submarine and estimateexposures and risk of harm based on the available literature and existingDefence Science and Technology (DSTO) reports.• The broad aims of the project have been further refined below, into activityand the deliverables (text in italics):• Identify all known occupational hazards aboard the Oberon ClassSubmarine - List of known hazards;• Attempt to quantify these hazards within retrospective limitations - List ofhazards with quantified measurements, where available;• Estimate exposure to these hazards based on proximity and job type - Listestimated exposure to the identified hazards by crew position or branch;• Estimate risk of adverse health outcomes based on the hazard and exposureestimate - Production of an estimated probability of harm score for eachhazard;• Liaise with Submarine Association of Australia. - Inspect Oberon Classboat;• Conduct 2 focus groups of at least 6 participants each of Oberon Classsubmariners and related experts - Focus group protocols (to be approvedbefore use) and report on discussion findings; and,• Relate any findings to the existing literature and DSTO habitability data -Produce a report detailing the identified hazards, estimated exposures andestimated probability of harm from exposure.14