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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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Does your work involve any of these?
- Mining
- Concrete grinding
- Flour dusts
- Welding
- Chemical vapours
- Paint and glue
- Wood dusts
- Construction
- Pesticides
- Exhaust fumes
- Engineered stone
- Asbestos
These are just some examples of sources of potential airborne contaminants in workplaces.
Employers must ensure that exposure to airborne contaminants is as low as possible so workers don’t get sick.
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