Statement of Regulatory Intent: Implementation of workplace exposure standard for aluminium (welding fumes)

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Standard: Implementation of workplace exposure standard for aluminium (welding fumes).
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This Statement of Regulatory Intent outlines the regulatory approach that the WorkSafe Group (WorkSafe) of the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety will adopt for the immediate implementation of the reduced workplace exposure standard (WES) for aluminium (welding fumes) under the Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 and the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 (WHS Regulations). 

These laws are effective in Western Australia from 17 November 2025.

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