information , training and instruction may need to be provided in a language other than English . Other considerations include the specific skills or experience , disability , literacy or age of the worker .
Workers must be trained and have the appropriate skills to carry out tasks safely . Training should be provided to workers by a competent person . A competent person is a person who has acquired through training , qualification or experience the knowledge and skills to carry out the task .
A PCBU should obtain any information related to the health hazards of engineered stone and any instructions on safe work practices available from the suppliers of engineered stone for use in instruction and training activities .
Training should be practical , and where relevant , include hands-on sessions , for example :
− − correctly setting up local exhaust ventilation ( LEV ), or demonstrating to workers how to safely use tools , such as angle grinders , when working with engineered stone .
Information , training and instruction provided to workers who carry out work with engineered stone must include the proper use , wearing , storage and maintenance of personal protective equipment ( PPE ), and should also include information about , but not limited to :
− the risk management process − the information provided by the manufacturer or supplier about the type of engineered stone being used in the workplace − the hazards and risks associated with exposure to silica dust − the work practices and procedures that must be followed when working with engineered stone − the control measures implemented , including information on the correct use and maintenance of the controls , working off-site ( for example , engineered stone installation ), waste collection and disposal − emergency procedures , including any special decontamination procedures − first aid and incident reporting procedures in case of injury or illness − the purpose and results of air monitoring , and − any health monitoring that may be required .
A PCBU should review training regularly , particularly if there has been a change to the way in which work is performed , or a request is made by the HSR . For example :
− when there is a change to work processes , plant or equipment − when there is an incident , and − if new control measures are implemented .
WHS Regulation Part 6.3 Division 2 High risk construction work – safe work method statements
High risk construction work
‘ Construction work ’ is defined in the WHS Regulation as any work carried out in connection with the construction , alteration , conversion , fitting-out , commissioning , renovation , repair , maintenance , refurbishment , demolition , decommissioning or dismantling of a structure .
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