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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.
Principles that apply to WHS duties: Factsheet 2023 cover

Safe Work Australia

Version:  2023.  (Current)
Overview of the four key principles that apply to all WHS duties in the model WHS Act.
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.
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.
Exemptions from the engineered stone ban 2024 cover

Safe Work Australia

Version:  2024.  (Current)
A work health and safety (WHS) regulator can exempt a type of engineered stone from the ban.
Scaffolding work near overhead electric lines 2014 cover

Safe Work Australia

Version:  2014.  (Current)
Provides advice on managing the risks of erecting, dismantling and using fixed scaffolding near overhead electric lines and associated electrical equipment with an operating voltage up to and including 33,000 volts.
Tower and mobile scaffolds 2014 cover

Safe Work Australia

Version:  2014.  (Current)
Provides advice for small businesses and workers on managing the risks associated with tower and mobile scaffolds and related scaffolding work.