Control formaldehyde exposure, biological specimen hazards, and chemical safety with the incoming 0.3 ppm WEL.
Pathology laboratories face the most significant WEL impact of any healthcare setting because formaldehyde — used universally for tissue fixation in histology and anatomical pathology — drops from 1 to 0.3 ppm on 1 December 2026. This 70 per cent reduction will require many laboratories to upgrade grossing station ventilation, transition to enclosed tissue processors, and implement continuous formaldehyde monitoring. Workers are also exposed to biological specimens carrying bloodborne pathogens, xylene and other histology solvents, and ergonomic hazards from sustained microscopy and bench work. A dedicated WHS management system ensures pathology laboratories meet both the new Healthcare Code and the incoming formaldehyde WEL.
Work involving hazardous chemicals (formaldehyde, xylene), work involving biological hazards
We help pathology laboratories develop compliant WHS systems covering formaldehyde controls, biological hazard management, and ergonomic programs.
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