The obligation
PCBUs that manage or control abrasive blasting plant must make sure, so far as reasonably practicable, that it poses no risk to anyone's health and safety.
Using a blast machine without a dead man control, which cuts the air supply when the nozzle is dropped, is dangerous and can cause serious injury or death. A blast nozzle should be pointed only at the work and never at a person, and operators should be trained to use and maintain the equipment. A safety relief valve should be fitted to the compressor or air supply and checked regularly. The rated working pressure should never be exceeded because this can cause an explosion.
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- PCBUs that manage or control abrasive blasting plant must make sure, so far as reasonably practicable, that it poses no risk to anyone's health and safety.
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Plant and Equipment Requirements 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 > Plant and equipment § 3.4.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Plant and Equipment Requirements for Abrasive Blasting is a WHS obligation under Abrasive blasting (FEDERAL). In short, PCBUs that manage or control abrasive blasting plant must make sure, so far as reasonably practicable, that it poses no risk to anyone's health and safety.
What changed recently?
Plant and Equipment Requirements for Abrasive Blasting was last updated on 19 October 2026.