Under Abrasive blasting · made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011

Other Hazards in Abrasive Blasting: Noise, Heat, Vibration, Manual Tasks, Confined Spaces

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NSW · Workplace Hazards Abrasive blasting > Other Hazards § 4.1–4.5

The obligation

PCBUs must assess and control noise, heat, vibration, manual handling, and confined-space risks associated with abrasive blasting operations.

The NSW Abrasive Blasting COP dedicates sections to hazards beyond dust: noise (hearing protection and exposure monitoring), heat stress (rest regimes, hydration), vibration (HAV assessment), manual tasks (ergonomic design), and confined spaces (permit systems, atmospheric monitoring, emergency rescue). PCBUs must apply WHS Regulation requirements for each hazard type in conjunction with COP guidance. These controls must be documented in site-specific risk assessments.

What: PCBUs must assess and control noise, heat, vibration, manual handling, and confined-space risks associated with abrasive blasting operations.
Source: safework.nsw.gov.au

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Frequently asked questions

Which WHS law does this come from?

Other Hazards in Abrasive Blasting: Noise, Heat, Vibration, Manual Tasks, Confined Spaces is a WHS requirement set out in Abrasive blasting (NSW). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW). The relevant provision is Abrasive blasting > Other Hazards § 4.1–4.5.

What does this WHS obligation require?

Other Hazards in Abrasive Blasting: Noise, Heat, Vibration, Manual Tasks, Confined Spaces is a WHS obligation under Abrasive blasting (NSW). In short, PCBUs must assess and control noise, heat, vibration, manual handling, and confined-space risks associated with abrasive blasting operations.

What changed recently?

Other Hazards in Abrasive Blasting: Noise, Heat, Vibration, Manual Tasks, Confined Spaces was last updated on 3 September 2026.

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Abrasive blasting Work Health and Safety Act 2011 New South Wales Australia

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