NEW WHITE PAPER: Welding Fume Regulation Changes

Australia has entered a period of significant regulatory tightening around welding fume exposure, and many workplaces will need to reassess how they manage welding fume.

In December 2026, Australia will be replacing Workplace Exposure Standards (WES) with Workplace Exposure Limits (WEL) — many of the exposure limits for the individual components potentially found within welding fume are dropping significantly.

Additionally, as of March 2026, Australia and New Zealand have a new standard (AS/NZS ISO 21904 Series) for welding fume extraction equipment.

Our latest white paper, Welding Fume Exposure in Australia – 2026 Regulatory Changes & the New Requirements for Effective Controls, breaks down what’s changing, why it matters, and what you need to do to stay compliant while protecting your team.

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What you’ll learn:

• Understand the latest regulatory changes impacting welding fume exposure, including the shift to stricter Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs)
• Learn what the 2026 updates mean for compliance, risk management, and employer responsibilities
• See how exposure limits for hazardous metals are tightening dramatically — and what that means in practice
• Discover the new AS/NZS ISO 21904 standards for welding fume extraction systems and how they affect equipment selection
• Identify the most effective control strategies to protect welders and surrounding workers
• Prepare your workplace for the future with actionable guidance to stay compliant and protect worker health.

Download the white paper today to understand the new requirements and create a safer, healthier welding environment.

Download the White Paper here