A one page summary of the Engineered stone prohibition: Guidanc
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Where to go for more information about the engineered stone ban and your WHS obligations.
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A list of the key terms used in the publication, Engineered sto
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A flowchart of the process PCBUs must follow to notify WHS regulators of work involving legacy engineered stone.
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A flowchart of the process PCBUs must follow to apply for an exemption of an engineered stone product.
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This is the model form for PCBUs to notify the relevant WHS regulator when they intend to undertake the repair, minor modification, removal, or disposal of legacy engineered stone (permitted work with legacy engineered stone).
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This document provides guidance to assist PCBUs understand their obligations under the WHS Regulations in relation to the engineered stone ban.
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In May 2023, Safe Work Australia commissioned the University of Adelaide to undertake a literature review and gap analysis of the scientific evidence to inform recommendations related to the three options for prohibition on the use of engineered stone in Australia.
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This Decision Regulation Impact Statement (Decision RIS) provides an analysis of the impact of a prohibition on the use of engineered stone under the model WHS laws.
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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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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.
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This report investigates the challenges of measuring airborne concentrations of respirable crystalline silica in Australian workplaces at and below 0.02 mg/m3.
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This page provides checklists, information sheets and case studies on occupational respiratory diseases for the engineered stone sector.
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Sam Hamilton, Director Occupational Diseases and Hygiene Policy presenting to the Australasian University Safety Association.
Occupational lung diseases are work-related lung conditions of the respiratory system.
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Sam Hamilton, Director Occupational Diseases and Hygiene Policy presenting to the Australasian University Safety Association.
Video Summary:
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Sam Hamilton, Director Occupational Diseases and Hygiene Policy presenting to the Australasian University Safety Association.
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An information sheet about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 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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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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An information sheet on how to use safety data sheets to identify, understand and manage the risks of hazardous chemicals in your workplace, which includes hazards that may put your workers at risk of developing an occupational lung disease.
Available in .docx and .PDF formats.
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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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An information sheet for persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) on how to consult with their workers on things that affect their health and safety – including occupational lung diseases.
Available in .docx and .PDF formats.
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A useful checklist for all workplaces and industries which outlines the steps and process for reviewing your control measures when work processes change, or a new hazard is identified.
Available in .docx and .PDF formats.
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A case study for all workplaces and industries to illustrate an example of reviewing your control measures when work processes change, or a new hazard is identified.
Available in .docx and .PDF formats.
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This fact sheet provides a brief overview of what you and your employer can do in your work environment, as well as what you can do yourself, to protect you and your mates’ lung health at work.
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Information in Pashto about occupational lung diseases when working with engineered stone.
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Information in Dari about occupational lung diseases when working with engineered stone.
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A collection of social media tiles for the engineered stone industry featuring the Clean Air. Clear Lungs. campaign images.
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A printable poster with an image of an engineered stone worker in .PDF format.
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An infographic which details the main types of occupational lung diseases to provide a quick overview of these conditions.
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A pre-written email template for engineered stone workers using the Clean Air. Clear Lungs. branding which you can use to promote the campaign to your stakeholders and networks.
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An email banner using the Clean Air. Clear Lungs. branding for engineered stone workers.
Available in .PNG format
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This pack includes 3 1920x1200px desktop wallpapers for the Engineered Stone industry in .JPG format.
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Information in Vietnamese about keeping your lungs healthy at work.
Available in .PDF format
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Information in Chinese (Simplified) about keeping your lungs healthy at work.
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Information in Vietnamese about occupational lung diseases when working with engineered stone.
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Information in Greek about occupational lung diseases when working with engineered stone.
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Information in Chinese (Traditional) about occupational lung diseases when working with engineered stone.
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Information in Chinese (Simplified) about occupational lung diseases when working with engineered stone.
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Information in Arabic about occupational lung diseases when working with engineered stone.
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An information sheet for engineered stone workers which outlines the process for persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) to manage risks and implement control measures at work to help protect workers from developing an occupational lung disease.
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An information sheet for engineered stone workers which outlines the process for persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) to identify hazards at work and help protect workers from developing an occupational lung disease.
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A useful checklist for engineered stone workers which outlines the steps and process for identifying hazards at your workplace to help protect workers from developing and occupational lung disease.
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This report provides detailed information about:
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