The Resources Regulator has released a position paper on the new silica management provisions in Chapter 8A of The Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 that commenced on 1 September 2024.
The Regulator considers compliance with sections 28, 106, 107, 124, schedule 1(8) and schedule 2(1) of the WHS (MPS) Regulation to be compliant with clauses 529A-529CE of the WHS Regulation with the following exceptions:
- Respirable protective equipment (RPE) is to comply with AS/NZS 1716:2012, Respiratory protective devices, and AS/NZS 1715:2009, Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment
- A crystalline silica substance contains at least 1 percent crystalline silica, determined as a weight/weight (w/w) concentration.
Read the Resources Regulators position paper (PDF, 208.04 KB) for further information.
