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🧰 Silica Safety Document
Silica SWMS
A complete Silica Safe Work Method Statement and High Risk Control Plan — Appendix 4 compliant, jurisdiction-aware across NSW, QLD, TAS and SA, with built-in RPE selection, health monitoring requirements, and worker sign-on register.
4 Jurisdictions
Switches legislation references between NSW, QLD, TAS and SA at a single tap
Material Selector
Select silica material and task type — Appendix 4 controls generated automatically
Appendix 4 Controls
Pre-loaded Qld COP 2022 Appendix 4 controls table, recognised across all jurisdictions
Silica SWMS & High Risk Control Plan
NSW WHS Regulation 2025, Chapter 8A
Ref: SafeFlow-SIL-2025
Version 3
Jurisdiction:
NSW
QLD
TAS
SA
1. Company & Project Details Mandatory
Company / PCBU
Project Name
Site Address
Supervisor
2. Material & Task Selection Select to Generate
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Silica SWMS & High Risk Control Plan
NSW WHS Regulation 2025 — Pacific Build Pty Ltd
Ref: SafeFlow-SIL-2025
Jurisdiction:
NSW
QLD
TAS
SA
2. Material & Task Selection Select to Generate SWMS
Select silica-containing material(s) involved in this work:
Engineered Stone
Concrete / Masonry
Brick & Block
Natural Stone
Task type / activity:
Dry Cutting
Wet Cutting
Grinding
Drilling
Polishing
Demolition
Silica SWMS — Brick & Block Wet Cutting
Appendix 4 Controls — NSW WHS Reg 2025, Ch.8A
Jurisdiction:
NSW
QLD
TAS
SA
🔬 WES — Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS): 0.05 mg/m³ (8-hr TWA). High risk threshold: >0.025 mg/m³. Brick & Block Wet Cutting is classified HIGH risk pre-control (masonry ~20–40% RCS). On-tool water suppression plus the Appendix 4 controls below must be applied. If correctly applied, air monitoring is not required.
3. SWMS / High Risk Control Plan — Task Hazard Analysis Appendix 4
| Task Step | Hazard | Pre-Control | Controls (Appendix 4) | Residual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Set up work area | RCS dust exposure from cutting masonry | High | On-tool water suppression, extraction, exclusion zone | Low |
| 2. Wet cut brick/block | Inhalation of RCS during cutting | High | On-tool water fed at all times, P2 RPE, H-class vacuum for slurry | Low |
| 3. Clean up | Residual slurry & dust | Med | H-class vacuum & wet-wipe slurry — no dry sweeping | Low |
Silica SWMS — Hierarchy of Controls
Appendix 4 — Brick & Block Wet Cutting
Jurisdiction:
NSW
QLD
TAS
SA
3. Hierarchy of Controls — Wet Cutting Brick & Block Appendix 4
EElimination / Substitution: Wet cutting selected — continuous on-tool water suppression applied, cutting airborne RCS at source.
EngEngineering: On-tool water suppression fed and running at all times during cutting (primary control). H-class vacuum (≥99.995% filtration) for slurry & residual dust.
AdminAdministrative: Establish an exclusion zone min. 4m from cutting. No other workers in zone. Wet-wipe only — no dry sweeping. Cutting outdoors or in cross-ventilated area.
PPERPE Required: Minimum P2 half-face respirator (AS/NZS 1716). Fit tested annually. Coveralls, safety glasses & gloves.
Section 3a — RPE Selection Guide
Respiratory Protective Equipment — AS/NZS 1716
Jurisdiction:
NSW
QLD
TAS
SA
3a. RPE Selection Reference Guide Control Reference
Half-Face P2
AS/NZS 1716 compliant. ≥94% filtration. Fit tested annually. Minimum RPE for wet-cut masonry.
Required — This Task
Full-Face PAPR
Powered Air-Purifying Respirator with P3 filter. For higher-silica, dry or enclosed tasks — positive pressure & eye protection.
Optional — Higher Risk
⚠️ Fit Testing Required: All RPE must be fit-tested annually by a competent person. Beards prevent seal — workers with facial hair must use PAPR. Fit test records must be retained and available on site.
Section 6 — Health Monitoring
NSW WHS Regulation 2025, Schedule 14
Jurisdiction:
NSW
QLD
TAS
SA
6. Health Monitoring Requirements NSW WHS Reg 2025 — Schedule 14
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PCBU Obligation: Health monitoring must be arranged and funded by the PCBU for all workers who are, or are likely to be, significantly exposed to RCS — WHS Reg 2025, s.368(a) & Schedule 14.
Health Monitoring Triggers:
1
Worker has worn RPE for 30 or more days in the preceding 12 months on tasks involving RCS exposure.
2
Air monitoring results indicate potential WES exceedance (>0.05 mg/m³ RCS TWA).
3
Medical practitioner advises monitoring is required for a particular worker.
Section 7 — Worker Induction & Sign-On
Acknowledgement Register
Jurisdiction:
NSW
QLD
TAS
SA
7. Worker Induction, Acknowledgement & Sign-On
I acknowledge that I have read this Silica SWMS, understand the hazards and controls, will wear the required RPE correctly at all times, and will raise any concerns with my supervisor before commencing work. I understand that silica dust causes incurable lung disease.
| # | Worker Name | Trade | Date | Signature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stonemason | 30/05/26 | ||
| 2 |
Section 9 — Supervisor & Management Sign-Off
SWMS Complete — Pacific Build Pty Ltd
Jurisdiction:
NSW
QLD
TAS
SA
9. Supervisor & Management Sign-Off
Supervisor Confirmation
J. Doe
I confirm all controls are in place, workers have been briefed, and work may commence safely.
Document Summary
✓ Material: Brick & Block
✓ Task: Wet Cutting
✓ Jurisdiction: NSW
✓ Appendix 4 controls applied
✓ RPE: P2 Half-Face (min.)
✓ Workers inducted & signed
✓ SWMS Complete
RPE Selection
P100 & PAPR selection guide with fit test requirements built in
Health Monitoring
Schedule 14 triggers and PCBU obligations pre-written for each jurisdiction
Worker Sign-On
Digital acknowledgement & signature captured for every worker before work commences
~30 sec loop
4 Jurisdictions
Single tap switches all legislative references between NSW, QLD, TAS and SA — one document covers every state.
Appendix 4 Compliant
Controls pre-loaded from QLD COP 2022 Appendix 4 and recognised by NSW WHS Regulation 2025, Chapter 8A.
RPE Reference Built In
P100, PAPR and fit test requirements included. No separate document needed for respirator selection.
Health Monitoring
Schedule 14 triggers, 30-day RPE counter threshold and PCBU notification obligations all pre-written per jurisdiction.
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