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Have your say on silica and coal dust exposure standards


Tuesday, 19 February, 2019

Have your say on silica and coal dust exposure standards

Standards for workplace exposure to crystalline silica and respirable coal dust have now been opened for public comment.

Safe Work Australia is currently evaluating the 'Workplace exposure standards for airborne contaminants' to ensure they are based on the highest quality evidence and supported by a rigorous scientific approach.

It will be seeking public comment on the draft evaluation reports and recommendations for the workplace exposure standards (WES) throughout 2019, beginning with respirable crystalline silica and respirable coal dust.

In particular, it is seeking comments of a technical nature regarding:

  • the toxicological information and data that the value is based upon, and
  • the measurement and analysis information provided.
     

Participants can access the consultation platform Engage to provide their comments on the draft evaluation reports and recommendations for respirable crystalline silica and respirable coal dust before 30 April 2019.

The feedback received as part of this process will be considered when making final recommendations regarding the workplace exposure standards.

The draft evaluation reports and recommendations for the remaining chemicals on the 'Workplace exposure standards for airborne contaminants', as well as additional chemicals that are being considered for inclusion on this list, will be released throughout 2019.

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