The Silica National Strategic Plan 2024-30 companion document is structured to align with the priorities in the Silica National Strategic Plan. It covers silica safety and silica-related diseases in Australia, contextual information on the problems, and measures already in place including laws and related strategies.
Disposal of engineered stone must comply with applicable laws and waste management requirements, such as quantity limits, dust level limits or watering prior to tipping.
The aim of this project was to evaluate the levels of asbestos fibres in drinking water supplied through AC pipes, while concurrently gathering data and information on factors that may influence the levels of asbestos fibres in water. Asbestos fibres were not detected in any of the water samples.
The inaugural SNSP represents the commitment of the Commonwealth, state and territory governments to address and ultimately eliminate silica-related disease in Australia.
Stonemasons working with natural stone and other crystalline silica-containing materials must control the risk of exposure to crystalline silica dust. Below are resources which provide guidance on reducing silica dust exposure in the stonemasonry industry.
Workers in the tunnelling, mining and quarrying industries are at risk of exposure to high levels of silica dust. Below are resources which provide guidance on reducing silica dust exposure in these industries.
