The obligation
PCBUs must assess whether their processing of crystalline silica substances is high risk and record that assessment in writing.
The assessment must consider matters including whether respirable crystalline silica is reasonably likely to exceed half the workplace exposure standard, and must not rely on control measures, PPE or administrative controls. For high risk processing, the PCBU must air monitor under regulation 50 and give the regulator any result above the workplace exposure standard as soon as reasonably practicable, within 14 days of receiving it.
…
- What
- PCBUs must assess whether their processing of crystalline silica substances is high risk and record that assessment in writing.
- Source
- legislation.gov.au
description
Full analysis
lock
Free account
tips_and_updates
What this means for you
lock
Free account
lock_open
Read the full analysis, tailored to your industry
- star
Impact summary tailored to your industry
- check_circle
Full plain-English analysis of what changed
- check_circle
Email alerts & digests when this law changes
- check_circle
Compliance self-assessment tools
Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
Identifying, training and monitoring for high risk processing of crystalline silica substances is a WHS requirement set out in Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011 (FEDERAL). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (FEDERAL). The relevant provision is Chapter 8A § 529CA, 529CE.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Identifying, training and monitoring for high risk processing of crystalline silica substances is a WHS obligation under Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011 (FEDERAL). In short, PCBUs must assess whether their processing of crystalline silica substances is high risk and record that assessment in writing.
What changed recently?
Identifying, training and monitoring for high risk processing of crystalline silica substances was last updated on 19 October 2026.