Transition to the New Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs)
With the new Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs) commencing on 1 December 2026, many organisations are considering what the changes mean for exposure monitoring, risk management and regulatory compliance. This AIOH WA Sundowner will provide an opportunity to hear directly from WorkSafe WA on the transition to the new WELs and what industry can expect as implementation approaches.
Presented by WorkSafe WA Commissioner Sally North and Principal Scientific Officer Alan Thain, the session will provide a regulatory update, discuss practical implications for workplaces, and explore key considerations for occupational hygiene and worker health protection. A Q&A session will follow the presentation.
Session details
Tues 13 October
5.00pm – Doors open for networking, food & drinks
6.00pm – Latest AIOH news
6.10pm – The presentation will run for approximately 30 – 40 minutes, followed by Q&A.
Networking, as well as the food and drink service, will continue after the presentation.
AIOH is taking Expressions of Interest to stream this session.
Cost
AIOH Members $30.00
Non-Members $40.00
Students $20.00 (Proof of Study required upon Entry)
Member rates available to RACI & FAMANZ members
ONLINE STREAM -
AIOH Members $15.00
Non-Members $20.00
Location
ChemCentre Exhibition Room, Ground Floor,
Curtin University of Technology Resources and Chemistry Precinct, South Wing, Building 500,
Corner South Entrance Drive & Manning Road, Curtin University, Bentley
Free Parking: Enter off Manning Road. First turn right to enter car park area.
Sally North
is the WorkSafe Commissioner for Western Australia, leading the state’s work health and safety regulator with a strong focus on prevention, integrity, and community impact. With a background in chemistry, OSH, occupational hygiene, and business administration, she brings deep knowledge and practical experience from both industry and regulatory roles. Sally is a passionate advocate for evidence-based decision-making and values-driven leadership to create safer, healthier workplaces.
Alan Thain
is Principal Scientific Officer – Occupational Health and Hygiene at WorkSafe WA. Alan has been a member of the AIOH for 15 years and has worked in both consulting and regulatory settings across a broad range of industries. He leads a specialist occupational hygiene team and provides technical leadership on workplace exposure hazards, including hazardous substances, ventilation, noise and other occupational health risks. His experience spans workplace investigations, compliance and enforcement, policy development and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on achieving practical improvements in worker health and safety.
Carl Cocila
0459 878 108
Carl.Cocila@riotinto.com
Margaret Nguyen
0403631659
Margaret.nguyen@health.wa.gov.au
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