The obligation
Certain hazardous chemicals are prohibited or their use, storage, or handling is restricted under the WHS Regulations; PCBUs must know which apply.
The WHS (General) Regulations 2022 (WA) prohibit or restrict the use, storage, or handling of specific hazardous chemicals. PCBUs must identify whether any chemicals they use are subject to prohibition or restriction, and comply accordingly. The Code cross-references the relevant regulation schedules and provides guidance on obtaining licences or authorisations where restricted chemicals may be used under specific conditions.
- What
- Certain hazardous chemicals are prohibited or their use, storage, or handling is restricted under the WHS Regulations; PCBUs must know which apply.
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- worksafe.wa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Prohibited and restricted 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 > Code of Practice > Section 1.4.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Prohibited and restricted hazardous chemicals is a WHS obligation under Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace (WA). In short, Certain hazardous chemicals are prohibited or their use, storage, or handling is restricted under the WHS Regulations; PCBUs must know which apply.
What changed recently?
Prohibited and restricted hazardous chemicals was last updated on 27 August 2026.
