Silica
Silica including crystalline silica, duties and how to manage exposure risk in the workplace.
WHS duties for businesses who work with crystalline silica substances
Businesses must manage their workers’ exposure to respirable crystalline silica dust and put measures in place to keep workers healthy and safe.
Managing crystalline silica dust in the workplace
Workers and management can work together to reduce exposure to crystalline silica dust.
Frequently asked questions on silica
This page provides information for PCBUs and workers about silica and some of the legal duties relating to protecting workers from developing silicosis.
Stone benchtop industry and engineered stone ban
The use, supply, and manufacture of engineered stone slabs, panels and benchtops of engineered stone is now banned in Western Australia.