The Silica Risk Control Plan is the written plan you need in place before high risk silica work starts. It takes you through assessing whether your cutting, drilling, grinding and polishing work is high risk, records the silica content of the materials you use, and sets out the controls, monitoring, health monitoring and training for each high risk task. The Victorian Crystalline Silica Hazard Control Statement is included, and both are editable Word documents written by WHS specialists.
Free personalisation is included. We add your logo and business details to both editions within 1 to 2 business days.
Who it's for
Businesses that cut, drill, grind, chase or polish concrete, brick, block, pavers, mortar, tiles or natural stone: bricklayers, concreters, tilers, builders, landscapers, plumbers, electricians, fit-out crews and maintenance trades.
Why you need it
Outside Victoria, the WHS Regulations require a silica risk control plan before any high risk processing of crystalline silica substances starts. In Victoria, the OHS Regulations require a crystalline silica hazard control statement before high risk crystalline silica work starts. Most power tool cutting and grinding of these materials ends up assessed as high risk.
Use it to
Assess and record whether each type of work is high risk
Set out the water suppression, extraction, work practices and respirators for each task
Record air monitoring, health monitoring and silica training
Give workers, principal contractors and inspectors a plan they can follow
Review and sign off the plan as your work changes
What's included
Silica Risk Control Plan (WHS edition): for every state and territory except Victoria.
Crystalline Silica Hazard Control Statement: the Victorian edition, written for the OHS Act 2004 and OHS Regulations 2017.
Assessment records: materials and silica content, a processing assessment for each task, and a list of your high risk work.
Controls: a control table for each high risk task, standard controls for all silica work, respirator and fit testing rules, and a stop-work rule.
Monitoring and training: air monitoring, health monitoring, training records, consultation, review and worker sign-off.
Implementation guide: a step-by-step guide with screenshots and worked examples for bricklaying, concreting and tiling.
Free personalisation: your logo and business details on both editions.
How personalisation works
After you order, you'll download the full plan straight away. Send us your completed business details form and logo, and we'll return both editions personalised within 1 to 2 business days. Need it today? Same-day personalisation is available for $199, as long as we have your form and logo by 2pm AEST.
Common questions
Can I use my SWMS instead?
Only if the work is also high risk construction work and the SWMS covers everything the plan has to, including the high risk assessment and past monitoring results. Most SWMS don't, so it's usually simpler to keep this plan and reference it in your SWMS.
Does it cover engineered stone?
No. Engineered stone benchtops, panels and slabs are banned, and the limited work still allowed on engineered stone installed before the ban has its own rules. This plan is for concrete, brick, block, tile, natural stone and similar materials.
Is it included in the WHS Management Systems?
Yes. It's included in our WHS Management Systems for construction, trade and maintenance industries, along with the WHS manual, SWMS, SOPs and toolbox talks.
Written by WHS specialists and trusted by 15,000+ Australian businesses since 2008. Review each document and consult your workers before you use it. If the plan isn't fit for purpose, our 30-day money back guarantee has you covered.
Buy the Silica Risk Control Plan today and have your silica controls on paper before the next cut.
