Managing respirable crystalline silica dust exposure in construction and manufacturing of construction elements
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland
This Code provides practical guidance for persons conducting a business or undertaking on how to manage risks associated with respirable crystalline silica (RCS) exposure in:
• construction work
• manufacturing of construction elements.
Within construction work and the manufacturing of construction elements, the Code concerns tasks that involve:
• using materials that contain 1 per cent or more crystalline silica content
• generate RCS, or make RCS airborne.
The Code applies to all workplaces covered by the WHS Act, where construction work or manufacturing of construction elements takes place.
Contents:
1: Introduction
2: Code Of Practice - What To Do
3: Duties In Construction And Manufacturing
4: Consultation
5: Idenifying Rcs Hazards
6: Choosing The Right Controls
7: Guidance For Using Controls
8: Cleaning Up And Maintenance
9: Air Monitoring
10: Health Monitoring
11: Reviewing The Controls
12: Information And Training
13: Other Hazards In Construction And Manufacturing
Appendix 1: Dictionary
Appendix 2: Safe Work Method Statement Example
Appendix 3: Rcs Dust Control Plan Example
Appendix 4: Controls Table
Appendix 5: Record Of Tasks For Health Monitoring Trigger Example
Appendix 6: Minimum Content For Air Monitoring Results
