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Crystalline silica and silicosis Engineered stone ban The ban on the manufacture, supply, processing and installation of engineered stone benchtops, panels and slabs is in effect. Learn more on the engineered stone ban web page. What is crystalline …
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About the ban on engineered stone Amendments to implement the engineered stone ban – from 1 July 2024 On 1 July 2024, the Commonwealth and all states and territories implemented amendments to make it an offence for a PCBU to carry out, or to direct or …
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Questions and answers about the ban on the use of engineered stone I have a question about Crystalline silica and engineered stone Ban on engineered stone I work with engineered stone, or previously did… I own a business that works with engineered stone …
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Engineered stone ban Resources available Guidance around the engineered stone ban is available in our resources section. View available resources Implementation of the ban Hover over each section to see more information about what will happen during …
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Crystalline silica and silicosis - Workplace exposure standard for respirable crystalline silica
Workplace exposure standard for respirable crystalline silica What is RCS? Crystalline silica is found in sand, stone, concrete and mortar. It is also used to make a variety of products, including engineered stone for kitchen and bathroom benchtops, …
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Noise Noise-induced hearing loss is preventable and can affect a high number of workers. As the PCBU, you must do all you can to reduce the risk of noise-related injury in the workplace . There are some things you must do to reduce the risk of …
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Incident notification - Incident notification requirements under the model WHS Act
Incident notification requirements under the model WHS Act A decision to review WHS incident notification requirements under the model WHS Act was an outcome of the 2018 Review of the model WHS laws. This was to ensure: the provisions meet the intention …
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Incident notification Work Health and Safety (WHS) ministers agreed to recommendations to improve the incident notification provisions in the model WHS Act. More information can be found on the incident notification requirements under the model WHS Act …
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Labour hire Supporting Information Labour hire: duties of persons conducting a business or undertaking Model Code of Practice: Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination How to determine what is reasonably practicable to meet …
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Jurisdictional information about the ban on engineered stone Work health and safety regulators The engineered stone ban came into effect on 1 July 2024 across all jurisdictions, however details of the ban may be specific to your jurisdiction. Use the …