From 1 July 2024, a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) must notify the WorkSafe Commissioner of their intention to carry out any work involving the processing of legacy engineered stone in Western Australia before the work begins. This requirement includes when the PCBU directs or allows a worker to carry out the same work.
Legacy engineered stone includes any engineered stone benchtop, panel or slab installed prior to the 1 July 2024 prohibition date. It also includes engineered stone stocks not yet installed prior to the prohibition date. Processing of legacy engineered stone means using a power tool or other mechanical plant to crush, cut, grind, trim, sand, abrasive polish or drill the stone.
This form must be used by a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) who intends to carry out, or allows or directs a worker to carry out, any work involving the processing of legacy engineered stone in Western Australia. Once completed, it must be completed and sent to the WorkSafe Commissioner before any work is commenced.
Providing the notification
The PCBU must submit the Notification form for permitted work with legacy engineered stone:
- before any work involving the processing of legacy engineered stone starts
- every 12 months from the date of the last notification, if continuing to work with legacy engineered stone
- whenever there is a change to information provided in the previous notification.
If the PCBU unknowingly carries out processing work with legacy engineered stone, they must notify the WorkSafe Commissioner as soon as the PCBU becomes aware of the work.
The notification forms must be emailed to esforms@lgirs.wa.gov.au.
You will receive an automated response to acknowledge receipt of your submission.