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Premature inspections and warning of fines for stopping engineered stone
The ban prohibits the manufacture, supply, processing and installation of engineered stone countertops, panels and slabs from 1 July 2024.
Businesses that do not comply with the new occupational health and safety laws could face fines of up to $42,000.
Individual workers or managers who violate the laws can receive fines of up to $8,400.
SafeWork SA's compliance and enforcement campaign will include on-site inspections to ensure workers are not put at risk and to educate businesses on the new mandatory process to notify the regulator before undertaking permitted work.
Permitted work includes minor modifications, repairs and removal of engineered stone countertops, panels and slabs installed prior to the ban.
Failure to notify SafeWork SA can result in businesses being fined up to $25,000 and individual workers up to $5,000.
Businesses will also be provided with information outlining regulatory changes and processes to protect workers performing permitted engineered stone work.
SafeWork SA has a free consultation for businesses looking for more information about the ban and its workplace health and safety implications.
Transitional arrangements exist in South Australia so eligible contracts relating to the installation of engineered stone entered into on or before 31 December 2023 can be met, provided they are completed by 31 December 2024.
The effect of the ban will be reviewed nationally through Safe Work Australia within 12 months to ensure it is working as intended to protect workers from exposure and to identify any unintended consequences.
South Australia is implementing the ban in line with other states and territories to protect workers from the risk of fatal lung disease.
From July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, the removal of waste taxes for the disposal of bench tops, tiles and engineered stone panels, as well as silica dust will be implemented.
The tax removal is intended to reduce costs for South Australian businesses disposing of existing engineered stone after the ban begins. Full details are available here: https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/environmental_info/waste_recycling/engineered-stone-ban
Attribution to SafeWork SA CEO Glenn Farrell:
SafeWork SA is taking a proactive and rigorous approach to education, compliance and implementing regulatory changes.
SafeWork SA is continuing an extensive awareness campaign to ensure South Australians understand what the ban means for them. People who are unsure about any aspect of the ban and related regulations are encouraged to contact SafeWork SA.
Credit to EPA Acting Director of Operations Kelly Clarke
The EPA is continuing to work with the waste industry and SafeWork SA on the safe disposal of engineered stone.
The implementation of the waste tax waiver is intended to encourage the safe disposal of this product for anyone who needs to dispose of it.
Further links: Engineered stone
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