The obligation
Where processing of a crystalline silica substance is assessed as high risk, a silica risk control plan must be developed before work commences.
The plan must document what control measures will be used and how they will be implemented, monitored and reviewed, and be readily accessible and understandable. If the processing is also high risk construction work, a safe work method statement covering all the required plan content can be used instead. The plan must be reviewed and as necessary revised if relevant control measures are revised under regulation 38.
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- Where processing of a crystalline silica substance is assessed as high risk, a silica risk control plan must be developed before work commences.
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
Preparing, reviewing and revising a silica risk control plan is a WHS requirement set out in Managing the risks of respirable crystalline silica at work (FEDERAL). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (FEDERAL). The relevant provision is Managing the Risks of Respirable Crystalline Silica at Work > Silica Risk Control Plan.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Preparing, reviewing and revising a silica risk control plan is a WHS obligation under Managing the risks of respirable crystalline silica at work (FEDERAL). In short, Where processing of a crystalline silica substance is assessed as high risk, a silica risk control plan must be developed before work commences.
What changed recently?
Preparing, reviewing and revising a silica risk control plan was last updated on 9 October 2026.
