Queensland Consolidated Regulations

WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATION 2011 - REG 529B

529B When processing of crystalline silica substance is controlled

(1) The processing of a crystalline silica substance is
"controlled" if—

(a) control measures are implemented, so far as is reasonably practicable, to eliminate or minimise risks arising from the processing; and

(b) at least 1 of the following control measures is used during the processing—

(i) the isolation of a person from dust exposure;

(ii) a fully enclosed operator cabin, fitted with a high efficiency air filtration system;

(iii) an effective wet dust suppression method;

(iv) an effective on-tool extraction system;

(v) an effective local exhaust ventilation system; and

(c) any person who is still at risk of being exposed to respirable crystalline silica, despite the use of 1 or more control measures mentioned in paragraph (b) —

(i) is provided with respiratory protective equipment; and

(ii) wears the respiratory protective equipment while the processing is carried out.

Note—

See also section 351 .

(2) Despite subsection (1) , if it is not reasonably practicable to use a control measure mentioned in subsection (1) (b) during the processing of a crystalline silica substance, the processing of the substance is
"controlled" if any person who is at risk of being exposed to respirable crystalline silica during the processing—

(a) is provided with respiratory protective equipment; and

(b) wears the respiratory protective equipment while the processing is carried out.

(3) In this section—

"respiratory protective equipment" means personal protective equipment that—

(a) is designed to prevent a person wearing the equipment from inhaling airborne contaminants; and

(b) complies with—

(i) AS/NZS 1716:2012 (Respiratory protective devices); and

(ii) AS/NZS 1715:2009 (Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment).

Note—

See sections 44 , 45 and 46 in relation to the provision and use of personal protective equipment, including respiratory protective equipment provided as mentioned in subsections (1) (c) and (2) .