What it contains

This document advises employees how to prevent employees from being exposed to hazardous substances that are above exposure levels. It explains:

• how exposure standards are measured
• where to find Australian exposure standards for hazardous substances
• what to do if there’s no Australian exposure standard for a hazardous substance
• what atmospheric monitoring involves
• when atmospheric monitoring is needed
• who must be given the results of atmospheric monitoring
• how long employers must keep these results