The obligation
PCBUs must not use, handle or store, or direct or allow workers to use, handle or store, hazardous chemicals listed in WHS Regulation Schedule 10, Table 10.3 for abrasive blasting.
The Code explains that the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (Qld), s 382, prohibits and restricts the use of certain hazardous chemicals as abrasive material. A PCBU must not use, handle or store, or direct or allow a worker to use, handle or store, the chemicals listed in Schedule 10, Table 10.3, column 1 for abrasive blasting.
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- PCBUs must not use, handle or store, or direct or allow workers to use, handle or store, hazardous chemicals listed in WHS Regulation Schedule 10, Table 10.3 for abrasive blasting.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Prohibited hazardous chemicals as abrasive material (QLD) is a WHS requirement set out in Abrasive blasting code of practice 2021 (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is Work Health and Safety > Abrasive Blasting > Hazardous chemicals.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Prohibited hazardous chemicals as abrasive material (QLD) is a WHS obligation under Abrasive blasting code of practice 2021 (QLD). In short, PCBUs must not use, handle or store, or direct or allow workers to use, handle or store, hazardous chemicals listed in WHS Regulation Schedule 10, Table 10.3 for abrasive blasting.
What changed recently?
Prohibited hazardous chemicals as abrasive material (QLD) was last updated on 19 October 2026.