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Codes of Practice

Approved Codes of Practice

Approved Code of Practice: Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace - SafeWork SA

Model Codes of Practice

Managing risks of respirable crystalline silica in the workplace COP - Safe Work Australia

Australian Standards

  • AS/NZS 1715-2009 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protection (external site)
  • AS/2985-2009 Workplace atmospheres method for sampling and gravimetric determination of respirable dust (external site)
  • AS/NZS ISO 23875:2023 Mining - Air quality control systems for operator enclosures - Performance requirements and test methods (external site)

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