STEP 1 OF 3
Your Work & Silica Tasks
Tell us who is completing this assessment, then identify which tasks involving crystalline silica are performed at your workplace.
Working with Crystalline Silica Materials
Regs 529A
A Crystalline Silica Substance (CSS) is a material containing at least 1% crystalline silica content weight/weight (w/w). If you tick at least one box below, you are processing a CSS and the rest of this assessment applies to you.
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STEP 2 OF 3
Controls & Risk
Confirm the control measures protecting your workers, assess whether your processing is high risk, and check your Silica Risk Control Plan.
Controlled Processing of a CSS Regs 529B · AS/NZS 1716:2012 · 1715:2009
Do you use at least one of the following control measures?
Isolation of a person from dust exposure
A fully enclosed operator cabin with high efficiency air filtration system
An effective wet suppression method
An effective on-tool extraction system
An effective local exhaust ventilation system
Yes No
If workers are still at risk of exposure to RCS, have you provided your workers with Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)?
Yes No
Does the RPE meet the requirements outlined in AS/NZS 1716:2012 (Respiratory protective devices)
Yes No
Does the RPE selected have a protective factor suitable for the airborne concentration of RCS on the worksite?
Yes No
If using RPE, has each worker been fit tested by a person qualified to undertake fit testing?Note: fit testing must be undertaken annually.
Yes No
Identifying Processing of a CSS that is 'High Risk' Regs 529CA
Silica Risk Control Plan (SRCP) Regs 529CB · 529CC · 351 · 300
If found to be high-risk processing of CSS, have you prepared a SRCP?
Yes No
Does your SRCP document all the processes with CSS that are high risk?
Yes No
Does your SRCP document the risk assessment for all high-risk tasks?
Yes No
Does your SRCP document what control measures will be used to control the risks of exposure when processing? i.e. controls for cleaning up CSS waste
Yes No
If the processing of RCS that is high risk is also high-risk construction work, have you prepared a Safe Work Method Statement that satisfies the requirements of a SRCP?Note: SWMS must satisfy the requirements of a SRCP.
Yes No
Have you identified the hazards and risks associated with cleaning-up waste generated from the task, and listed the control measures in the SWMS or SRCP?
Some examples may be:
Ensuring wet slurry is cleaned up before it becomes RCS dust
Using a vacuum that is fit for purpose
Having workers clean excess RCS dust from their clothes
Yes No
Is the SWMS and/or SRCP accessible and easy to understand for all workers?
Yes No
Are your workers following the control measures as listed in the SWMS or SRCP?
Yes No
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STEP 3 OF 3
Training, Monitoring & Submit
Nearly done — confirm your training records, air and health monitoring arrangements, then submit your self-assessment.
Duty to Train Workers Regs 529CD
Have your workers received crystalline silica training?
This training must be either accredited or approved by the regulator. See the SafeWork SA silica page for more information. Yes No
Have you kept training records available at the workplace?
Yes No
Have you kept records of training for 5 years after the day workers cease working for your business?
Yes No
Monitoring Regs 368–378 · 529CE
In determining if the processing of CSS is high risk, have you referred to any relevant personal air monitoring undertaken in the workplace?
This should be from either:
Personal air monitoring conducted at the workplace for the task; or
Using similar exposure groups (SEGs) (exposure data) that are representative of the task, considering: the frequency and duration of tasks performed, the materials and processes used, work procedures, source of exposure, and work environment
Note: The PCBU should ensure that the data used from previous air monitoring, or air monitoring from other sources, is relevant to the task/s performed, controls and conditions of the workplace. If not, the data may not give an accurate indication of the airborne concentration of RCS and whether the processing of a CSS is high risk.
Yes No
Are the results of personal air monitoring stored and readily available to all persons at the workplace?Note: air monitoring results must be kept for 30 years.
Yes No
Have you provided health monitoring to all workers completing high-risk processing of CSS?Health monitoring must include X-Ray/CT Scan & a lung function test.
Yes No
Has the health monitoring been conducted by a registered medical practitioner with experience in health monitoring?
Yes No
Additional Requirements for Health Monitoring Regs 368–378 · 529CE
Do you as the PCBU pay for the health monitoring?
Yes No
Do you provide your workers with a report containing their health monitoring results?
Yes No
Have you reported any adverse health effects identified through health monitoring to the Regulator?
Yes No
Have you taken steps to ensure health monitoring records are kept for 30 years?
Yes No
Do you ensure that health monitoring records are kept as a confidential record?
Yes No
Have you ensured that health monitoring records are not disclosed to other persons without the worker's consent?
Yes No
Principal Contractor – Construction Project (if applicable) Regs 301 · 37 · 309 · 314
Has the SWMS been given to the Principal Contractor? (if applicable)
Yes No N/A
As the principal contractor, can you demonstrate how you assess, monitor and review the SWMS?
Yes No N/A
Has the principal contractor put controls in place to manage the risk of secondary exposure to RCS for workers and other people nearby?For example: a well-ventilated area (where practicable), appropriate signage, and exclusion zones.
Yes No N/A
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