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The Hazardous Chemical Information System (HCIS) has been updated to support the transition to workplace exposure limits (WELs), which come into effect on 1 December 2026.
Until the WELs come into effect on 1 December 2026, employers and workplaces must continue to comply with the workplace exposure standards for airborne contaminants (WES). WES information for hazardous chemicals is available at the button below.
Visit the airborne contaminants hub for more information about the transition.
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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.