The obligation
PCBUs must identify hazards, assess risks and implement controls for abrasive blasting, including hazardous substances/dust, noise, vibration, heat, manual tasks, and confined spaces.
The Code requires PCBUs to conduct hazard identification, risk assessment, and risk reduction for all abrasive blasting workplaces. Key hazards include: airborne hazardous dusts and substances (e.g. silica, lead), noise, heat stress, vibration, manual tasks, and confined spaces. PCBUs must apply the hierarchy of controls, including substitution of hazardous blasting media, engineering controls, and provision of appropriate PPE. Selection of blasting media must follow Code guidance (Appendix A).
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- PCBUs must identify hazards, assess risks and implement controls for abrasive blasting, including hazardous substances/dust, noise, vibration, heat, manual tasks, and confined spaces.
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- worksafe.wa.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Hazard identification and risk management obligations for abrasive blasting is a WHS requirement set out in Abrasive blasting (WA). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA). The relevant provision is WA > Work Health and Safety > Abrasive Blasting > Hazard Management.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Hazard identification and risk management obligations for abrasive blasting is a WHS obligation under Abrasive blasting (WA). In short, PCBUs must identify hazards, assess risks and implement controls for abrasive blasting, including hazardous substances/dust, noise, vibration, heat, manual tasks, and confined spaces.
What changed recently?
Hazard identification and risk management obligations for abrasive blasting was last updated on 8 October 2026.
