Safe Work Australia’s ‘Be Silica Smart’ Campaign: Practical Resources for Fabricators
Safe Work Australia has published updated “Be Silica Smart” resources — practical tools and guidance materials designed to help construction and manufacturing businesses manage respirable crystalline silica (RCS) risks. The campaign targets small businesses that may not have dedicated safety officers or compliance staff.
Even if you’re not in Australia, these resources are useful. SWA’s guidance is some of the most practical, plain-language silica safety material available anywhere. The fact sheets, toolbox talk templates, and self-assessment tools are freely available online and can be adapted for OSHA, Cal/OSHA, or EU compliance programs.
What’s Included
- Self-assessment tool: A checklist to help businesses identify silica dust risks in their workplace
- Control measures guidance: Hierarchy of controls applied specifically to stone and construction work
- Toolbox talk templates: Ready-to-use 15-minute safety briefings on silica topics
- Health monitoring guidance: What’s required under WHS regulations, how to set up a program
- Compliance checklists: For businesses transitioning away from engineered stone under the 2024 ban
Access the resources directly on the Safe Work Australia website. For a structured compliance framework, see our Sourcing Checklist.
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