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Workplace Exposure Limits

Published: 12 August 2025
Author: SuperUser Account
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Media Release

Australia is now transitioning to the Workplace exposure limits for airborne contaminants (WEL list). Until 1 December 2026, persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) must still comply with the WES list.

From 1 December 2026, PCBUs must ensure that no person at the workplace is exposed to an airborne contaminant at a level above the exposure limit in the workplace exposure limits for airborne contaminants. For further information, visit safeworkaustralia.gov.au

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Click here to view the Safe Work Australia flyer and take a look at each item to make sure the lab can achieve the Proposed Limits.

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