New Code of Practice for Managing Respirable Crystalline Silica Dust Exposure Approved by Queensland Government

May 22, 2023

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Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace has approved Queensland’s new Managing respirable crystalline silica dust exposure in construction and manufacturing of construction elements Code of Practice 2022 (PDF, 1.71 MB)

The new Code is Australia’s first silica dust code of practice for the construction industry and will commence in Queensland on 1 May 2023. It applies to all construction work as well as the manufacturing of materials such as bricks, blocks, tiles, mortar and concrete.

Managing respirable crystalline silica dust exposure in construction and manufacturing of construction elements Code of Practice 2022

This Code provides practical guidance for persons conducting a business or undertaking on how to manage risks associated with respirable crystalline silica (RCS) exposure in construction work and manufacturing of construction elements.

www.worksafe.qld.gov.au

Original posted by The Queensland Government – Updated May 2023

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