The obligation
PCBUs should cover abrasive blasting waste so it cannot become airborne, and dispose of it under the local laws that apply to waste materials.
Before recovered abrasive is reused, contaminants should be separated out with equipment such as airwashes, cyclones and screens. These include oversized debris, toxic dust such as lead, and fine shattered grains. Abrasive that has become wet cannot be recycled, because the dust cannot be separated from it. If toxic chemicals such as lead paint cannot be removed from used abrasive, it should be disposed of under the relevant environmental and waste management rules.
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- PCBUs should cover abrasive blasting waste so it cannot become airborne, and dispose of it under the local laws that apply to waste materials.
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
Waste Disposal and Recycling of Blast Material 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 > Waste disposal and recycling § 3.5–3.6.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Waste Disposal and Recycling of Blast Material is a WHS obligation under Abrasive blasting (FEDERAL). In short, PCBUs should cover abrasive blasting waste so it cannot become airborne, and dispose of it under the local laws that apply to waste materials.
What changed recently?
Waste Disposal and Recycling of Blast Material was last updated on 19 October 2026.