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Engineered stone use is banned in ACT workplaces from 1 July 2024 under the updated Silica Dust Code of Practice and WHS Regulation.
From 1 July 2024, the use, supply, and manufacture of engineered stone benchtops, panels, and slabs in ACT workplaces is prohibited. This aligns with the national ban agreed by WHS ministers. PCBUs must not direct or allow workers to process or install engineered stone. The Silica Dust Code of Practice (NI2024-339) reflects this prohibition and provides guidance on transitional arrangements and alternative materials.
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- Engineered stone use is banned in ACT workplaces from 1 July 2024 under the updated Silica Dust Code of Practice and WHS Regulation.
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- worksafe.act.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Engineered Stone Ban — ACT Prohibition from 1 July 2024 is a WHS requirement set out in Managing Airborne Crystalline Silica (Silica Dust) (ACT). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (ACT). The relevant provision is WHS > Hazardous Substances > Silica Dust > Engineered Stone.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Engineered Stone Ban — ACT Prohibition from 1 July 2024 is a WHS obligation under Managing Airborne Crystalline Silica (Silica Dust) (ACT). In short, Engineered stone use is banned in ACT workplaces from 1 July 2024 under the updated Silica Dust Code of Practice and WHS Regulation.
What changed recently?
Engineered Stone Ban — ACT Prohibition from 1 July 2024 was last updated on 26 August 2026.
