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Work with engineered stone and materials containing crystalline silica

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is seeking feedback on a range of options to control the risks from engineered stone and other sources of exposure to respirable crystalline silica.

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This is the web version of the 'Work with engineered stone and materials containing crystalline silica' discussion document. 

The PDF version, submission form template, and details on how to submit are available on the Work with engineered stone and materials containing crystalline silica have your say page:

Have your say: Seeking your feedback on work with engineered stone and materials containing crystalline silica

In this section I tēnei wāhanga

Minister's foreword

Executive summary

Introduction

Current risk requirements

Problem definition

Options for working with engineered stone and materials containing crystalline silica

Closing remarks

Summary of all consultation questions

Glossary

Annex I: Silicosis and engineered stone background

Annex II: Overview of the health and safety regulatory regime

Annex III: Revised Workplace Exposure Standard

Annex IV: Further information on the status quo

Annex V: Australia’s amendments to its regulatory settings in response to the risks posed by RCS

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