SA Safe Work – Silica https://www.safework.sa.gov.au/workplaces/chemicals-substances-and-explosives/silica https://www.safework.sa.gov.au/workplaces/chemicals-substances-and explosives/silica SA Safe Work – Silica , Construction and Demolition https://www.safework.sa.gov.au/industry/construction/respirable-crystalline-silica-in-construction-and-demolition-work. SA Safe Work – Engineered Stone https://www.safework.sa.gov.au/industry/construction/engineered-stone-prohibition Mining https://www.energymining.sa.gov.au/Silicosis_in_mining_and_quarrying_in_South_Australia.pdf
WorkSafe-ACT-Silica-Factsheet-Construction-updated-May-2023 https://www.worksafe.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/2030611/WorkSafe-ACT-Silica-Factsheet-Construction-updated-May-2023.pdf Worksafe ACT – Silica dust https://www.worksafe.act.gov.au/health-and-safety-portal/safety-topics/dangerous-goods-and-hazardous-substances/silica-dust
Worksafe NT – Crystalline Silica and Silicosis https://worksafe.nt.gov.au/safety-and-prevention/crystalline-silica-and-silicosis
Worksafe Tasmania – Silica and Dust Diseases https://worksafe.tas.gov.au/silicasafe Work Australia – Crystalline Silica & Silicosis https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/safety-topic/hazards/crystalline-silica-and-silicosis
Worksafe QLD – Respirable Crystalline Silica https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/safety-and-prevention Worksafe QLD – Respirable Crystalline Silica, Controlling Silica Dust https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/news-and-events/newsletters Worksafe QLD – Silica – Lung Fact Sheet https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/__data/assets QLD Mines Queensland mines legislation and dust management https://www.business.qld.gov.au/industries/mining-energy-water/resources/safety-health/mining/hazards/dust/legislation QGL02: Guideline for management of respirable dust in Queensland mineral mines and quarries https://www.resources.qld.gov.au/__data/assets Dust monitoring data – mineral mines and quarries https://www.business.qld.gov.au/industries/mining-energy-water QGL04 – Guideline for respiratory health surveillance of workers in Queensland mineral mines and quarries | Resources Safety & Health Queensland https://www.rshq.qld.gov.au/resources/documents/occupational-health-and-hygiene Worksafe Qld – Construction https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/laws-and-compliance/codes-of-practice/managing-respirable-crystalline-silica-dust
WA Worksafe – Silica https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/worksafe/silica-0 WA Worksafe – Silica Health Monitoring Guide Registered Medical Practitioners https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/worksafe/health-monitoring-silica-respirable-crystalline-guide-registered-medical-practitioners WA Department Mines and Petroleum Dust hazards in assay labs | Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (commerce.wa.gov.au) Silica | Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (commerce.wa.gov.au) Health monitoring duties for persons conducting a business or undertaking | Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (commerce.wa.gov.au) Dust Strategy 2023-24 | Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (commerce.wa.gov.au) Reducing exposure to respirable crystalline silica (quartz) https://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/Documents/Safety/MSH_SB_163.pdf https://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/News/Workplace-exposure-standards-28476.aspx WA Worksafe – Engineered Stone https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/publications/code-practice-managing-risks-respirable-crystalline-silica-engineered-stone-workplace Managing the risks of respirable crystalline silica from engineered stone in the workplace: Code of practice | Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (commerce.wa.gov.au)
The panel will discuss the recent change to the welding fume (not otherwise specified) exposure standard, how can exposure to welding fumes be controlled, how can occupational hygienists help the industry understand the risks associated with welding fumes and what does the future hold with the announced Workplace Exposure Limits
Survey of occupational hygienists to support the Regulatory Impact Analysis for respirable crystalline silica. We encourage all members who have experience in managing RCS exposure to participate in this survey.
Isocyanate Resins Exposure Monitoring- 22nd March 24 Isocyanate-based polymeric chemicals are used extensively in mining and construction to fill cavities and reinforce or stabilise strata in the underground environment. Methylene diphenyl isocyanate (MDI) is a common ingredient and is a known respiratory sensitiser and skin allergen which can be inhaled or absorbed through direct skin contact. RSHQ has been investigating the adequacy of current atmospheric and biological monitoring techniques.
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