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Prohibited and restricted abrasive blasting media under the NT Code of Practice

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NT · Codes of Practice NT > Work Health & Safety > Abrasive Blasting > Prohibited & Restricted Media § Code s 3.1, Appendix A
The obligation
The Code prohibits or restricts certain blasting media (e.g. silica sand in dry blasting) and requires PCBUs to select safer alternatives. Non-compliant media selection breaches WHS obligations.
The NT Abrasive Blasting Code of Practice specifically addresses prohibited and restricted chemicals/media (Code s 3.1). Dry silica sand blasting is a key restricted activity due to silicosis risk. PCBUs must assess and select appropriate media (see Appendix A of the Code), applying the hierarchy of controls. This is one of the highest-risk compliance obligations under the Code.
What
The Code prohibits or restricts certain blasting media (e.g. silica sand in dry blasting) and requires PCBUs to select safer alternatives. Non-compliant media selection breaches WHS obligations.
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worksafe.nt.gov.au

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Which WHS law does this come from?

Prohibited and restricted abrasive blasting media under the NT Code of Practice is a WHS requirement set out in Abrasive blasting (NT). It is made under Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 (NT). The relevant provision is NT > Work Health & Safety > Abrasive Blasting > Prohibited & Restricted Media § Code s 3.1, Appendix A.

What does this WHS obligation require?

Prohibited and restricted abrasive blasting media under the NT Code of Practice is a WHS obligation under Abrasive blasting (NT). In short, The Code prohibits or restricts certain blasting media (e.g. silica sand in dry blasting) and requires PCBUs to select safer alternatives. Non-compliant media selection breaches WHS obligations.

What changed recently?

Prohibited and restricted abrasive blasting media under the NT Code of Practice was last updated on 26 August 2026.

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Abrasive blasting Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 Northern Territory Australia

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First seenAug 2026