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WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY (NATIONAL UNIFORM LEGISLATION) REGULATIONS 2011
529BWhen processing of CSS is controlled
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529B When processing of CSS is controlled
(1) In these Regulations, the processing of a CSS is controlled if:
(a) control measures to eliminate or minimise risks arising from
the processing are implemented so far as is reasonably
(b) at least one of the following measures are used during the
processing:
(i) the isolation of a person from dust exposure;
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(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) a person still at risk of being exposed to respirable crystalline
silica after one or more of the measures in paragraph (b) are
used:
(i) is provided with respiratory protective equipment; and
(ii) wears the respiratory protective equipment while the
work is carried out.
See also regulation 351.
(2) Despite subregulation (1), if the measures in subregulation (1)(b)
are not reasonably practicable, the processing of a CSS is
controlled if a 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 work is
carried out.
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 for regulation 529B
Regulations 44, 45 and 46 apply to the provision and use of personal protective
equipment, including the respiratory protective equipment provided under
subregulations (1)(c) and (2).
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