319SSpecific risk control measures—use of power tool or mechanical plant

319S Specific risk control measures—use of power tool or mechanical plant

(1) If a power tool or other form of mechanical plant is used to undertake an engineered stone process, an employer or a self‑employed person must ensure that the power tool or mechanical plant is used with—

(a) an integrated water delivery system that complies with subregulation (2); or

(b) an on tool dust extraction system that is commercially available and is connected to—

(i) a Dust Class H Vacuum; or

(ii) another system that captures any dust generated by the use of the power tool or mechanical plant; or

(c) if it is not reasonably practicable to use the systems referred to in paragraphs (a) or (b), local exhaust ventilation.

(2) For the purposes of subregulation (1)(a), an integrated water delivery system must—

(a) deliver a continuous supply of water to the point of contact with the stone while the power tool or mechanical plant is in use; and

(b) if the system uses recycled or recirculated water, adequately treat that water.

Reg. 319T inserted by S.R. No. 137/2021 reg. 7.