How we handle your Silica Compliance and What We Do
Blogs How we handle your Silica Compliance and What We Do 1. New Silica Demolition Regulations are now being monitored 300 Inspectors on the ground in Brisbane as we speak doing spot checks. The new Code for the construction industry commenced on Queensland on 1 May 2023. It applies to all construction works as well as the demolition of materials such as bricks, blocks, tiles, mortar, engineered stone and concrete. 2. What does this mean for builders and workers performing demolition works in kitchens, bathrooms, laundries and outdoor living areas? a. Professionally fitted compliant Silica Masks for workers b. Medical lung monitoring for workers c. Installation of containment walls and doors around areas being demolished d. Air Cube purify machine to clean air in demolition confinement e. Dust shrouds or extraction apparatus on all power tools used for demolition f. Responsible transport and disposal of waste containing Silica APPROXIMATE COST TO SET UP AND REMAIN COMPLIANT………. Over $20000.00 to $30000.00!!! FINES FOR NON COMPLIANCE penalty per violation is $13,260 — or $132,598 in OSHA silica fines for wilful or repeated occurrences. Let Us Save You the Expense and Worry and do it For You ! Experienced team Qualified WHO and Supervisor Complete array of compliant equipment What We Do Cover floor areas external to confinement area being used for removal of spoil Set up Zip Walls and Doors to contain the demolition site Strip Walls back to frame Strip Floor covering back to base, including old tile beds and waterproof membrane Demolish stone bench tops Vacuum all dust and particles leaving clean prepped area Responsible removal and disposal of spoil Big changes start with a Small Space We handle the Demolition, so you can Build your Future get free quote now testimonials
Silica dust – are you health aware? what you will need to implement if you don’t use Small Space Demolition
Blogs Silica dust – are you health aware? what you will need to implement if you don’t use Small Space Demolition Employers, did you know it’s your legal responsibility to ensure your workers are trained in identifying hazards and the appropriate controls needed to keep them safe? In recent years there’s been a growing concern over the health impacts of exposure to silica dust. Silica is contained in many common construction products and exposure can result in severe medical conditions, such as lung cancer, Silicosis, kidney disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.If you or your employees are working with concrete, tiles, block, stone or any materials that potentially expose them to respirable crystalline silica, it is tools down unless you have done the course, purchased all the now compulsory safety and extraction equipment. Fines are in excess of $10 000.00 and there are 300 new compliance officers on the ground as we speak doing random site checks. Respirable crystalline silica (RCS) While breathing in any quantity of dust is a health risk, silica dust is particularly harmful because the particles are small enough to be inhaled into the lungs. When inhaled into the lungs it can cause scarring and irreparable damage that over time leads to respiratory diseases such as silicosis, lung cancer and even renal failure.Respirable crystalline silica (RCS) is a hazardous substance, which requires a risk assessment to identify whether it poses a significant risk in your workplace. There is no recognised safe level of exposure to RCS but you mustn’t exceed the standard of 0.05mg/m3 in an eight-hour work day.You must monitor the air and workers’ health to determine levels of exposure and assess the risks for anyone performing ongoing work with silica containing products. Master Builders gets lots of questions about wearing respirable protective equipment, for example tight-fitting respirators and the legal requirement to fit test.Silica and dust | Master Builders Queensland (mbqld.com.au) Resources: Master Builders Qld, HIA Qld and Work Safe QLD Big changes start with a Small Space We handle the Demolition, so you can Build your Future get free quote now testimonials
