Australia is transitioning to the Workplace exposure limits for airborne contaminants (WEL list). Until 1 December 2026, you must still comply with the Workplace exposure standards for airborne contaminants (WES list). Contact your work health and safety regulator for further information.
Workplace exposure limits resources
Workplace exposure standards resources
- Workplace Exposure standards – airborne contaminants
- Workplace exposure standards for airborne contaminants (the WES list)
- Guidance on the interpretation of Workplace exposure standards for airborne contaminants
- Workplace exposure standards review
Relevant guidance for WES and WEL
Specific airborne contaminant information
- Changes to the workplace exposure standard for respirable crystalline silica
- Welding fumes
- Coal dust
- Asbestos