WHS Regulations amended for lead exposure protection
Safe Work Australia has made some changes to model WHS regulations to protect workers who are exposed to lead processes.
It consulted with regulators, unions and industry groups in developing a ‘Decision Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) Managing the risks associated with lead in the workplace: blood lead removal levels and workplace exposure standard’ in August 2016.
Ministers responsible for work health and safety considered the RIS, and the majority agreed to reduce the current permissible blood lead levels and workplace exposure standard to better protect workers who may be exposed to lead at work. The model WHS Regulations have been amended to reflect this decision.
Read the changes here. For more information on implementation, contact your state or territory WHS regulator.
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