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Phosphine workplace exposure limit deadline extended to December 2029
Changes to the workplace exposure limit (WEL) for phosphine will now take effect in Western Australia on 1 December 2029, following a three-year extension by the State Government.
Phosphine is an important fumigant for controlling pests in stored grain, from on-farm storage through to bulk terminals. However, it is highly toxic and can present serious health risks if workers are exposed to excessive concentrations.
The extension allows more time for the grains industry to address practical challenges associated with measuring, monitoring and complying with the new exposure limit.
Read the full media release from ministers, Hon. Simone McGurk. and Hon. Jackie Jarvis.
WorkSafe Agriculture Youth Safety Award
Introduced in 2025, the WorkSafe Agriculture Youth Safety Award shines a light on Year 11 students leading the way in agricultural work health and safety. In its first year, 10 students from five agricultural colleges and two farm schools were recognised as the best students in work health and safety in their year.
The award is one of the components of the Agriculture Youth Education Program that saw WorkSafe inspectors visit colleges and schools to give presentations to Years 11 and 12 students and undertake educational inspections of the farms and facilities with college farm staff.
Learn more about the award recipients.
Agricultural industry inquiry
Following the 12th fatality in 12 months in the Western Australian agricultural industry, WorkSafe Commissioner Darren Kavanagh established an Inquiry with an Independent Inquirer appointed.
WorkSafe is working with industry stakeholders, worker representatives and peak bodies to further drive work health and safety improvements in the sector, in line with the recommendations provided in the Inquiry Report.
Find out more about the agricultural industry inquiry, including the inquiry report and WorkSafe’s response.
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