This Guide provides advice on the application of workplace exposure standards for airborne contaminants (exposure standards) in the workplace. It should be read in conjunction with Safe Work Australia’s Workplace Exposure Standards for Airborne Contaminants, which is available at: www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/AboutSafeWorkAustralia/WhatWeDo/Publication... Exposure-Standards-Airborne-Contaminants.aspx. That document contains a complete list of all agreed exposure standards that apply under...

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This guide addresses the hazards and risks associated with electroplating processes, including hazardous chemicals, electrical, plant, noise and manual handling hazards. It applies to all workplaces where electroplating is carried out, and where relevant, can be applied to other processes such as anodising, hot-dip galvanising, electroless plating and general metal finishing.