Workplace exposure limits (WELs) for airborne contaminants are changing on 1 December 2026, and employers and workplaces should start preparing now.
The airborne contaminants hub brings together practical information and resources to support employers, workers and technical audiences, including occupational hygienists and WHS professionals, to prepare for the transition.
Resources include:
- downloadable infographics on protecting workers from airborne contaminants, including top tips to comply with the WELs
- information on what you should be doing in your workplace, such as air and health monitoring
- information sheets, case studies and checklists to help employers manage exposure risks in the manufacturing, agriculture and construction industries
- plain language animations on the potential harm caused by airborne contaminants and how to control the risk of exposure translated in Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean and Vietnamese
- a comparative table comparing the workplace exposure standards in effect to 30 November 2026 and the workplace exposure limits coming into effect from 1 December 2026
- information on engaging an occupational hygienist to help you and your business get prepared to comply with the WELs, and
- a stakeholder pack including key messages and social media tiles to support you to share important information about the transition.
