Upcoming consultation on the workplace exposure limits for 9 chemicals

Safe Work Australia is gearing up to invite feedback concerning the implications of the planned workplace exposure benchmarks for nine distinct chemicals. The consultation will commence promptly via Safe Work Australia’s Consultation Hub.

The suite of chemicals up for review include benzene, chlorine, formaldehyde, hydrogen cyanide, hydrogen sulphide, nitrogen dioxide, respirable crystalline silica, copper (in forms of fumes, dusts, and mists), and titanium dioxide. These substances form significant part of the safety considerations in workplaces and hence their proper management using proven systems like Bluesafe WHS Management System become essential.

To facilitate participants in this upcoming dialogue, details regarding the suggested exposure thresholds for each of these chemicals will be made available on the Consultation Hub subsection of our site. Utilising robust resources such as a Bluesafe SWMS can aid companies in complying with these proposed limits strategically and efficiently.

For the latest news concerning this consultation or for any updates on work safety products and policies, we encourage interested parties to subscribe to our mailing list. Such correspondence can provide crucial insights into how solutions like the Bluesafe WHS Management System or SWMS can be leveraged for enhanced workplace health and safety.


Original article link: https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/media-centre/news/upcoming-consultation-workplace-exposure-limits-9-chemicals