Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) generated work in your neighbourhood
The generation of RCS by businesses such as building and demolition sites, and mines and quarries and can be a concern to neighbours.
If you suspect that a business, including a contractor is not observing safe work practices, such as by using wet suppression, report the issue to Report a workplace concern | SafeWork SA
Precautions
If you are concerned about demolition work being carried out close to your home, you may wish to take additional precautions such as keeping your windows and doors shut.
RCS poses a risk to health when fine dust particles are inhaled over long duration or at very high concentrations.
Complaints about silica exposure from next door
Complaints regarding neighbouring businesses generating dust which may contain RCS and may pose a risk to health and safety can be made here. Report a workplace concern | SafeWork SA
For further information on where to make a complaint regarding neighbouring businesses generating nuisance dust, find out more information here Neighbourhood nuisance & noise | EPA
Disposal of legacy engineered stone
Processing of legacy engineered stone for disposal (for example, crushing engineered stone off cuts) must be controlled and the disposal must comply with any applicable jurisdictional waste management requirements (such as quantity or dust level limits of the load or watering prior to tipping). Disposal should be undertaken at an EPA-licensed waste facility.
More information can be found on the Engineered stone ban | EPA