Codes of Practice: Managing the risks of respirable crystalline silica in the workplace

State and territory codes of practice on managing the risks of respirable crystalline silica (silica dust) at work. They cover identifying the materials and processes that create silica dust, controlling it at the source with wet methods, extraction and enclosed cabins, air and health monitoring, and training and supervision. Queensland's code covers construction and the manufacture of construction elements.

Type

Codes of practice

Applies in

Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland

Issued by

State and territory WHS regulators