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Is the employer monitoring conditions at the workplace, so far as reasonably practicable?(OHS Act s22(1)(b)
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is the employer ensuring that the risks associated with the exposure of crystalline silica in the workplace are controlled? OHS Regulations r163
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is the employer ensuring the its employees (including independent contractors) are not exposed to a atmospheric concentration of crystalline silica dust that has been generated at the workplace above the relevant standard?OHS Regulations 165
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Is the employer ensuring that atmospheric monitoring is being conducted to determine whether there is a risk to health? OHS Regulations r166
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Is health monitoring being done on all employees engaged to the workplace? OHS Regulations r169
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Is the employer keeping a record of all of the atmospheric monitoring conducted in the workplace? OHS Regulations r168
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Are there engineering controls in place (such as dust suppression to mitigate the risk of exposure to silica dust?
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Are the machine operator cabins closed and isolated from the dust source?
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Are the machines being cleaned with vacuums fitted with HEPA filters?
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Is the employer providing their employees and subcontractors with the necessary information, training and supervision to enable them to do their work safely in an environment where there is silica dust?
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Does the Employer have vacuums fitted to any tools that produce dust, such as (grinders and drills) to ensure that the exposure to silica is minimal for the workers using these tools?
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Does the employer manage the disposal of silica dust in the Appropriate way? (such as disposing the hazardous substance in a sealed bag or container)
