Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017
319RInformation, instruction and training for employees
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319R Information, instruction and training for employees
An employer must ensure that employees who are likely to be exposed to risks associated with high risk crystalline silica work are given information, instruction and training in—
(a) the health risks associated with exposure to crystalline silica dust; and
(b) the need for, and proper use of, any risk control measures required under these Regulations; and
(c) how the risk control measures are to be implemented.
Regulation 163 sets out the duty of an employer to control risks associated with silica dust produced or generated at a workplace. See also regulation 154.
Subdivision 3—Specific measures to control risks associated with engineered stone
Reg. 319S inserted by S.R. No. 137/2021 reg. 7.