The obligation
PCBUs must provide health monitoring for workers where there is significant risk of health harm from exposure to certain hazardous chemicals listed in the WHS Regulations.
Where the WHS (General) Regulations 2022 (WA) require health monitoring for hazardous chemicals listed in Schedule 14, the PCBU must arrange it. A PCBU who uses, handles or stores Schedule 14 hazardous chemicals should also refer to WorkSafe WA's Guidance materials for health monitoring, which explain when monitoring is triggered, what it involves and the record-keeping requirements.
- What
- PCBUs must provide health monitoring for workers where there is significant risk of health harm from exposure to certain hazardous chemicals listed in the WHS Regulations.
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- worksafe.wa.gov.au
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
Health monitoring obligations for workers exposed to hazardous chemicals is a WHS requirement set out in Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace (WA). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA). The relevant provision is WHS Act 2020 (WA) > WHS (General) Regulations 2022 > Schedule 14 > Code of Practice.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Health monitoring obligations for workers exposed to hazardous chemicals is a WHS obligation under Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace (WA). In short, PCBUs must provide health monitoring for workers where there is significant risk of health harm from exposure to certain hazardous chemicals listed in the WHS Regulations.
What changed recently?
Health monitoring obligations for workers exposed to hazardous chemicals was last updated on 9 October 2026.
