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Australia is transitioning to the Workplace exposure limits for airborne contaminants (WEL list). Until 1 December 2026, you must still comply with the Workplace exposure standards for airborne contaminants (WES list). Contact your work health and safety regulator for further information.

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Workplace exposure limits are changing – start to prepare now!

  1. Undertake a risk assessment - Talk with your workers and review safety data sheets
  2. Seek additional help if required - Talk to your WHS regulator and engage an occupational hygienist

Employers must ensure that workers and others at the workplace are not exposed to levels of airborne contaminants above the workplace exposure limits. 

New limits take effect from 1 December 2026. 

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Further Advice

SWA is not a regulator and cannot advise you about WHS issues in the workplace. If you need help please contact your state or territory work health and safety authority.