Cadmium (Inhalable) Monitoring Services in Australia
metalWES (Safe Work Australia)
0.01 mg/m³
WEL (December 2026 Transition)
0.002 mg/m³CHANGING
Health Effects
Exposure to cadmium (inhalable) can cause: Lung cancer (IARC Group 1), kidney tubular damage, emphysema, osteomalacia. Regular exposure monitoring is essential to protect workers and demonstrate compliance with Australian workplace exposure standards.
Relevant Australian Standards
Safe Work Australia WESWorkplace Exposure Standards for Airborne Contaminants
Safe Work Australia WELWorkplace Exposure Limits (December 2026 Transition)
NIOSH Manual of Analytical MethodsNMAM 5th Edition — Reference Methods for Air Sampling and Analysis
OSHA Sampling MethodsOSHA Technical Manual — Chemical Sampling Information
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