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Under Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 · made under Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004

Engineered Stone – Prohibition on Use, Supply and Manufacture

Legislation date 1 Jul 2024
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VIC · Occupational Health & Safety Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 > Engineered Stone Prohibition § Part 4.1 (amended)
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A 2024 amendment to the OHS Regulations prohibits the use, supply, and manufacture of engineered stone containing crystalline silica above the threshold, effective 1 July 2024.
Amendments commencing 1 July 2024 introduced a prohibition on the use, supply, and manufacture of engineered stone containing more than 1% crystalline silica by weight in Victoria, in line with the national Safe Work Australia decision. Duty-holders must cease all engineered stone bench-top fabrication, installation, or finishing work. Transitional provisions apply to pre-existing contracts. Employers must review their supply chains and workplace practices to ensure compliance. …
What
A 2024 amendment to the OHS Regulations prohibits the use, supply, and manufacture of engineered stone containing crystalline silica above the threshold, effective 1 July 2024.
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worksafe.vic.gov.au

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1 Jul 2024 · Amended
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Which WHS law does this come from?

Engineered Stone – Prohibition on Use, Supply and Manufacture is a WHS requirement set out in Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (VIC). It is made under Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (VIC). The relevant provision is Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 > Engineered Stone Prohibition § Part 4.1 (amended).

What does this WHS obligation require?

Engineered Stone – Prohibition on Use, Supply and Manufacture is a WHS obligation under Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (VIC). In short, A 2024 amendment to the OHS Regulations prohibits the use, supply, and manufacture of engineered stone containing crystalline silica above the threshold, effective 1 July 2024.

What changed recently?

Engineered Stone – Prohibition on Use, Supply and Manufacture was last updated on 28 July 2026.

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Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 Victoria Australia

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Updates tracked1
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First seenJul 2026