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Abrasive blasting

Made under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (FEDERAL)
The Safe Work Australia Model Code of Practice: Abrasive Blasting provides practical guidance to persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) on managing work health and safety risks from abrasive blasting operat...
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Version as at 1 May 2018 Compiled version

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Dust Control Requirements for Abrasive Blasting

Jul 2026
PCBUs must apply the hierarchy of controls to manage dust generated during abrasive blasting, prioritising substitution of silica-containing...
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Health Monitoring Obligations for Abrasive Blasting Workers

Jul 2026
PCBUs must arrange and fund health monitoring for workers exposed to hazardous dusts during abrasive blasting, with strict record-keeping an...
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NSW WHS Amendment (Silica Worker Register) Regulation 2025

Sep 2026
New NSW regulation establishes a silica worker register with notification and health monitoring implications for PCBUs conducting abrasive b...
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Prohibited and Restricted Substances in Abrasive Blasting

Jul 2026
Certain abrasive blasting media (e.g. crystalline silica sand) are prohibited or restricted under the WHS Regulations and the Code.
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