28 February 2023 |
Regulatory impact statement
This Decision regulation impact statement (Decision RIS) provides an impact analysis of the regulatory and non-regulatory options to manage the risks of respirable crystalline silica at work.
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- Crystalline silica and silicosis
- Construction
- Engineered Stone
- Manufacturing
- Mining
- Hazardous chemicals
- Occupational diseases
- The work environment
Page last updated: 02 Mar 2023
28 June 2022 |
Reports
This report investigates whether a short term exposure limit (STEL) should be implemented to complement the workplace exposure standard (WES) of 0.05 mg/m3 for respirable crystalline silica. A STEL is a maximum airborne concentration that a worker can be…
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- Crystalline silica and silicosis
- Workplace exposure standards for chemicals
- All industries
- Construction
- Engineered Stone
- Manufacturing
Page last updated: 28 Jun 2022
28 June 2022 |
Reports
This report investigates the challenges of measuring airborne concentrations of respirable crystalline silica in Australian workplaces at and below 0.02 mg/m3.
The report found that at low airborne concentrations of respirable crystalline silica the…
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- Crystalline silica and silicosis
- Workplace exposure standards for chemicals
- All industries
- Construction
- Engineered Stone
- Manufacturing
Page last updated: 28 Jun 2022
18 February 2022 |
Guide
This guide explains what you must do to keep your workers safe from the risks of respirable crystalline silica (silica dust).
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- Crystalline silica and silicosis
- Hazardous chemicals
- Occupational lung disease
- Agriculture
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Mining
- Health, illness and disease
- Managing health and safety
Page last updated: 19 Jul 2023
26 October 2021 |
Model Codes of Practice
This model Code of Practice provides practical information on how to manage health and safety risks associated with respirable crystalline silica from engineered stone in your workplace.
Use this model Code of Practice if you are a duty holder and you:
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- Crystalline silica and silicosis
- Occupational lung disease
- Construction
- Engineered Stone
- Manufacturing
Page last updated: 19 Jul 2023
29 September 2021 |
Information sheet
An information sheet about silicosis including the symptoms, causes and risk factors as well as information for persons conducting a business on undertaking on how to manage these risks at work.
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- Crystalline silica and silicosis
- Occupational lung disease
- All industries
- Construction
- Engineered Stone
- Manufacturing
- Mining
Page last updated: 18 Sep 2023
23 June 2021 |
Information sheet
An information sheet for Health and Safety Representatives on how to consult with workers and identify hazards to protect workers’ health and safety and prevent occupational lung diseases. Available in .docx and .PDF formats.
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- Crystalline silica and silicosis
- Occupational lung disease
- Agriculture
- All industries
- Construction
- Engineered Stone
- Manufacturing
Page last updated: 19 Jul 2023
23 June 2021 |
Campaign kit
An infographic which details the main types of occupational lung diseases to provide a quick overview of these conditions.
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- Crystalline silica and silicosis
- Occupational lung disease
- Agriculture
- All industries
- Construction
- Engineered Stone
- Manufacturing
Page last updated: 19 Jul 2023
23 June 2021 |
Resources
Information in Greek about occupational lung diseases in the construction industry.
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- Crystalline silica and silicosis
- Occupational lung disease
Page last updated: 19 Jul 2023
16 July 2020 |
Guide
This Greek translated guide helps a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) protect its workers from the risks of working with silica and silica containing products.
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- Crystalline silica and silicosis
- Occupational lung disease
- Agriculture
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Mining
- Managing health and safety
Page last updated: 19 Jul 2023
30 June 2020 |
Guide
This Vietnamese translated guide helps a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) protect its workers from the risks of working with silica and silica containing products.
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- Crystalline silica and silicosis
- Occupational lung disease
- Agriculture
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Mining
- Managing health and safety
Page last updated: 19 Jul 2023
30 June 2020 |
Guide
This Traditional Chinese translated guide helps a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) protect its workers from the risks of working with silica and silica containing products.
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- Crystalline silica and silicosis
- Occupational lung disease
- Agriculture
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Mining
- Managing health and safety
Page last updated: 19 Jul 2023