Consultation to open on proposed exposure limits for nine chemicals

The consultation will take place through Safe Work Australia’s Consultation Hub, with feedback to open soon.

The chemicals under consideration are benzene, chlorine, copper (fumes, dusts and mists), formaldehyde, hydrogen cyanide, hydrogen sulphide, nitrogen dioxide, respirable crystalline silica and titanium dioxide.

The proposed limits are available on the Consultation Hub webpage so interested stakeholders can prepare before consultation opens. Updates on the consultation will be available through Safe Work Australia’s mailing list.

How Blue Safe can help: Our free WHS self-check can help you review your business’s general WHS approach and identify areas for closer attention as you prepare to consider the proposed exposure limits. Take the free WHS self-check