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This legislation has been repealed.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATION 2001 - REG 180

Definitions

180 Definitions

In this Part:
"abrasive blasting" means the process of cleaning, smoothing, roughening, cutting, preparing or removing the surface, or part of the surface, of any article or building by means of blasting, blowing, throwing or otherwise propelling an abrasive substance against the article or building, including the propelling of an abrasive substance by means of blasting steam or water at a high pressure.
"abrasive blasting enclosure" means a structure that is designed to:

(a) enclose or otherwise accommodate articles being abrasive blasted, and
(b) isolate or minimise hazards of dusts or debris generated by abrasive blasting, and
(c) provide for the prevention of ignition sources, and
(d) safely filter and discharge any exhaust ventilation to a suitable point outside the workplace,
being a structure that is used only for the purpose of abrasive blasting.
"abrasive substance" means any substance used as an abrasive for the purpose of abrasive blasting.



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