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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

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