Safe Work Australia (SWA) is consulting on the engineered stone ban to inform a review of its operation.
Safe Work Australia has published amendments to the model Work Health and Safety (WHS) regulations which will strengthen protections for workers at risk of exposure to silica dust across all industries, including buildin
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From 1 September 2024, there is stronger WHS regulation of all materials containing at least 1% crystalline silica.
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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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