New Hazardous Chemical Information System (HCIS) now available
A new Hazardous Chemical Information System (HCIS) has launched to help Australian workplaces manage hazardous chemicals and transition to updated exposure limits.
What is the new Hazardous Chemical Information System and how does it affect my trade?
Affects builders, painters, and plumbers who handle hazardous chemicals on site. They must use updated resources to stay compliant with new workplace exposure limits.
Key takeaways
- A new HCIS has been released to help workplaces manage hazardous chemicals safely.
- The system supports the transition to updated workplace exposure limits across Australia.
- Tradies handling chemicals on site should consult the new HCIS resources to stay compliant.
- Painters, plumbers, and builders are among those most likely to be affected by the changes.
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Why it matters: Builders, painters, and other tradies handling hazardous chemicals may face updated monitoring and reporting requirements. Changes could affect site procedures and compliance costs.
2026 Australian Worker Exposure Survey findings released
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Why it matters: Builders, electricians, plumbers and other tradies may face updated safety obligations if the survey flags higher hazard exposure in their sectors.
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Why it matters: Builders and plumbers in Tasmania may be affected by TasWater's performance, including connection delays, infrastructure capacity, and cost impacts on new developments.