The obligation
A PCBU must consult, so far as reasonably practicable, with workers who are or are likely to be directly affected by an abrasive blasting health and safety matter.
When engaging a contractor for abrasive blasting, find out the blasting medium and work processes used, the associated hazards and how risks will be controlled; this may include a joint risk assessment. After the risk assessment, all duty holders should cooperate and coordinate activities with each other to implement the control measures. Workers and their health and safety representatives must also be consulted when control measures are reviewed.
- What
- A PCBU must consult, so far as reasonably practicable, with workers who are or are likely to be directly affected by an abrasive blasting health and safety matter.
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- safeworkaustralia.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Consulting workers and other duty holders on abrasive blasting risks is a WHS requirement set out in Abrasive blasting (FEDERAL). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (FEDERAL). The relevant provision is Abrasive blasting > Consultation.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Consulting workers and other duty holders on abrasive blasting risks is a WHS obligation under Abrasive blasting (FEDERAL). In short, A PCBU must consult, so far as reasonably practicable, with workers who are or are likely to be directly affected by an abrasive blasting health and safety matter.
What changed recently?
Consulting workers and other duty holders on abrasive blasting risks was last updated on 9 October 2026.
