DSpace Collection: 251-326 (Agustus, 2020)251-326 (Agustus, 2020)http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/43222026-04-28T10:14:02Z2026-04-28T10:14:02ZDisparity in distribution of inpatient hospital services in AustraliaFrancis, Joshua R.Verma, ShelleyBonney, Dennishttp://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/43492023-04-04T02:10:58Z2020-08-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Disparity in distribution of inpatient hospital services in Australia
Authors: Francis, Joshua R.; Verma, Shelley; Bonney, Dennis2020-08-01T00:00:00ZAuthors’ response to “Australian first in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander prisoner health care in the Australian Capital Territory”Simpson, Paul L.Williams, MeganJones, JocelynButler, Tonyhttp://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/43482023-04-04T02:07:33Z2020-08-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Authors’ response to “Australian first in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander prisoner health care in the Australian Capital Territory”
Authors: Simpson, Paul L.; Williams, Megan; Jones, Jocelyn; Butler, Tony2020-08-01T00:00:00ZAustralian first in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander prisoner health care in the Australian Capital TerritoryShukralla, HeidiTongs, JulieSiddiqui, NadeemHerceg, Anahttp://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/43472023-04-04T02:05:34Z2020-08-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Australian first in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander prisoner health care in the Australian Capital Territory
Authors: Shukralla, Heidi; Tongs, Julie; Siddiqui, Nadeem; Herceg, Ana2020-08-01T00:00:00ZHazardous materials emergency incidents: public health considerations and implicationsGaskin, SharynMehta, SanyaPisaniello, DinoTurczynowicz, LenBruschi, SamMitchell, Krystlehttp://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/43462023-04-04T02:02:50Z2020-08-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Hazardous materials emergency incidents: public health considerations and implications
Authors: Gaskin, Sharyn; Mehta, Sanya; Pisaniello, Dino; Turczynowicz, Len; Bruschi, Sam; Mitchell, Krystle
Abstract: Objective: Hazardous materials (HAZMAT) incidents, including the deliberate release of
toxic chemicals, can cause a significant drain on resources as well as heightened anxiety in
the community. Recent high-profile incidents, including the 2018 illegal waste storage fire
in Victoria, Australia, have highlighted the complexity but also the value of multidisciplinary
approaches to HAZMAT events. This brief report examines issues from a public health
perspective and reflects on the experience of such events in South Australia.
Methods: The type, location and time of HAZMAT incidents for the period 2001 to 2018
(inclusive) in South Australia were compiled and classified from a database of the state
Technical Advice Coordinator.
Results: The profile of HAZMAT events was diverse, including fires, spills, unknown chemicals,
sabotage and suicides. Incidents frequently occurred around transportation corridors and
storage facilities. Public health agency involvement was most evident for known or suspected
biological agents (toxins) and chemical toxicants with persistent exposures.
Conclusion and implications for public health: Public health agencies are likely to have a
greater future role in HAZMAT management as the complexity of incidents increases (e.g. mass
casualty events and events involving vulnerable subpopulations). There is a need for a national
HAZMAT surveillance database to coordinate agency responses on a national level. A unified
approach to risk communication for vulnerable communities is also critical.2020-08-01T00:00:00Z