Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00766:clause:2_529b
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00766
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 2 cl 529B
Character Range: 37812–39337

529B  When work involving processing engineered stone, porcelain products or sintered stone is controlled
 (1) In these Regulations, work involving processing engineered stone, porcelain products or sintered stone is controlled if:
 (a) control measures to eliminate or minimise risks arising from the processing of the stone or product are implemented so far as is reasonably practicable; and
 (b) at least 1 of the following systems is used while the stone or product is processed:
 (i) an effective water delivery system that supplies a continuous feed of water over the stone or product to suppress the generation of dust;
 (ii) an effective on‑tool extraction system;
 (iii) an effective local exhaust ventilation system; and
 (c) each person who is at risk from the processing of the stone or product:
 (i) is provided with respiratory protective equipment; and
 (ii) wears the respiratory protective equipment while the work is carried out.
Note: See also regulation 351.
 (2) In this regulation, respiratory protective equipment means personal protective equipment that:
 (a) is designed to prevent a person wearing the equipment from inhaling airborne contaminants; and
 (b) complies with:
 (i) AS/NZS 1716:2012 (Respiratory protective devices); and
 (ii) AS/NZS 1715:2009 (Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment).
Note: Regulations 44 to 46 apply to the provision and use of personal protective equipment, including the respiratory protective equipment provided under paragraph (1)(c).