Editors Picks
Monday, 18 December 2023
Engineered stone will be banned
NSW will prohibit the use, supply, and manufacture of engineered stone from July 1, 2024, aligning with other states. The decision, based on Safe Work Australia’s findings of no safe silica level in engineered stone, addresses rising silicosis rates among workers. SafeWork NSW will enforce compliance, conducting site visits and penalizing non-compliant operators. Earlier, NSW increased penalties for silica dust exposure. The decision aligns with a national commitment to strengthen regulations, with details to be finalized in March 2024. The NSW Government also welcomes the Commonwealth’s commitment to an eventual import ban on engineered stone.
Article Details
Published in
Editor Profile
editor
Publisher
Michael Walls
[email protected]
0407 783 413
