The obligation
PCBUs must ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, the information, training, instruction or supervision needed to protect people from abrasive blasting risks.
The information, training or instruction given to a worker must be suitable and adequate having regard to the nature of the work, the nature of the risks at the time it is given, and the control measures implemented. Where PPE is provided, workers must, so far as they are reasonably able, use or wear it in accordance with the information, instruction and training provided.
- What
- PCBUs must ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, the information, training, instruction or supervision needed to protect people from abrasive blasting risks.
- Source
- safeworkaustralia.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Information, training, instruction and supervision for abrasive blasting 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 > Information, training and supervision.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Information, training, instruction and supervision for abrasive blasting is a WHS obligation under Abrasive blasting (FEDERAL). In short, PCBUs must ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, the information, training, instruction or supervision needed to protect people from abrasive blasting risks.
What changed recently?
Information, training, instruction and supervision for abrasive blasting was last updated on 19 October 2026.