Proposed changes to Workplace Exposure Standards
We are consulting on proposed changes to Workplace Exposure Standards (WESs) for the following substances:
- beryllium
- cobalt
- chromium (VI)
- manganese
- nickel
- perchloroethylene
- Portland cement
- synthetic mineral (vitreous) fibres
- sulphuric acid
- total welding fume
Reviews for each of the proposals (WESs) have been carried out by WorkSafe. There are separate proposal documents for each of the proposed WES changes.
To provide a submission please use (only use) the submission spreadsheet:
Where to send your response
Email: exposurestandards@worksafe.govt.nz.
Subject line: Consultation on WES.
We encourage you to advise interested parties about this process, to help ensure that the consultation process is available to as many individuals and stakeholders as possible. We encourage industry associations to share the information with their member organisations, and feedback is welcomed from individuals, businesses and industry associations.
The deadline for response:
The deadline for response is 5:00 pm on 29th June 2018.
Official Information Act:
We are subject to the Official Information Act 1982, which means that your submission may be made available to those seeking information under that Act.
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