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Changes to the regulation of work with crystalline silica substances 2024 cover

Safe Work Australia

Version:  2024.  (Current)
From 1 September 2024, stronger work health and safety regulations will apply to work with materials containing 1% or more crystalline silica, known as crystalline silica substances.
Working with crystalline silica and crystalline silica containing products: Guidance material 2024 cover

Safe Work Australia

Version:  2024.  (Current)
Use this guide if you are a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) who has workers (including yourself) that work with materials or products containing crystalline silica, including any permitted work with engineered stone.
When does a PCBU need to notify the WHS regulator of their plan to process legacy engineered stone? 2024 cover

Safe Work Australia

Version:  2024.  (Current)
Explains when a PCBU has to notify the WHS regulator.
Summary of Engineered stone prohibition: Guidance for PCBUs 2024 cover

Safe Work Australia

Version:  2024.  (Current)
From 1 July 2024, persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) must not carry out, or direct or allow a worker to carry out, work that involves the manufacture, supply, processing, or installation of engineered stone benchtops, panels and slabs.
What is controlled processing of engineered stone? 2024 cover

Safe Work Australia

Version:  2024.  (Current)
A PCBU must implement control measures to eliminate or minimise risks arising from the processing of engineered stone, as far as is reasonably practicable.
Definition of engineered stone 2024 cover

Safe Work Australia

Version:  2024.  (Current)
The ban only applies to engineered stone: benchtops AND panels AND slabs.
Key terms used in the Engineered stone prohibition: Guidance for PCBUs 2024 cover

Safe Work Australia

Version:  2024.  (Current)
Key terms used in Engineered stone prohibition.
Notification of permitted work with legacy engineered stone 2024 cover

Safe Work Australia

Version:  2024.  (Current)
This form must be completed by a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) and sent to [insert WHS Regulator] before carrying out, or directing or allowing a worker to carry out, any work that involves processing of legacy engineered stone.
Need more information on the engineered stone ban? 2024 cover

Safe Work Australia

Version:  2024.  (Current)
Handy information sheet grouping Safe Work Australia documents and state-specific WHS regulators.
Engineered stone prohibition: Guidance for PCBUs 2024 cover

Safe Work Australia

Version:  2024.  (Current)
From 1 July 2024, a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) must not carry out, or direct or allow a worker to carry out, work that involves the manufacture, supply, processing, or installation of engineered stone benchtops, panels, and slabs.