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Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace

Made under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA)
The WA Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace is an approved code under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA). It gives practical guidance to persons conducting a business or undertak...
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Version as at 27 Nov 2024 Compiled version

Current Topics 7

Emergency preparedness and response for hazardous chemical incidents

Jul 2026
PCBUs must have emergency plans and response procedures for spills, leaks, fires, and other incidents involving hazardous chemicals.
High
1 citation

Hazard identification obligations for hazardous chemicals

Jul 2026
PCBUs must identify all hazardous chemicals used, handled, stored or generated at the workplace as the first step in risk management.
High
2 citations

Health monitoring obligations for workers exposed to hazardous chemicals

Jul 2026
PCBUs must provide health monitoring for workers where there is significant risk of health harm from exposure to certain hazardous chemicals...
Medium
1 citation

Labelling and SDS: related codes for manufacturers, importers and suppliers

Oct 2026
The WA Code directs manufacturers, importers and suppliers of workplace hazardous chemicals to the separate Labelling and SDS codes of pract...
Low
1 citation

Prohibited and restricted hazardous chemicals

Jul 2026
Certain hazardous chemicals are prohibited or their use, storage, or handling is restricted under the WHS Regulations; PCBUs must know which...
High
2 citations

Risk assessment and hierarchy of control for hazardous chemicals

Jul 2026
PCBUs must assess risks from hazardous chemicals and apply the hierarchy of controls to eliminate or minimise exposure.
High
2 citations

Scope and duty-holder obligations under the Code

Aug 2026
PCBUs with hazardous chemicals at the workplace must comply with this approved code under WHS Act 2020 (WA). Following the code provides a d...
High
2 citations

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