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Approximately half the compositions of earth’s crust are silicon dioxide. Crystalline Silica is a basic component of soil, sand, granite and also found in stone, grout, bitumen, rock, gravel, glass, cement and clay and engineered stone.
Cristobalite and Tridymite are two other forms of crystalline silica. All three forms may become respirable size particles when workers chip, cut, drill, or grind objects that contain crystalline silica. Silica is a generic term commonly used to refer to crystalline silica including crystalline quartz.
Silica has been a long standing health hazard, as far back as early civilisation, causing millions of cases of disease and deaths since stone masonry and mining began.
The impact of working with respirable crystalline silica is a topical issue that is receiving increasing attention due to the rising numbers of affected workers. Australia and other countries are witnessing a resurgence in diagnoses of silicosis disease in workers in mining, construction and now those who work with engineered stone.
Quite simply this course is now mandated by legislation in the Northern Territory, along with the White Card as well as the need for an asbestos awareness course such as 11084NAT Course in Asbestos Awareness to enter a construction site if there is a reasonable likelihood of asbestos being present.
Silica is widely encountered in extractive industries, in the manufacturing of many concrete based building materials. Typical industries include but not limited to:
According to Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011, PCBUs have an obligation to ensure that all workers who they believe may work with asbestos or asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) attend an approved course in asbestos awareness.
NT WorkSafe currently requires workers to complete the 11084NAT Course in Asbestos Awareness and CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry. 10830NAT Course in Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention is now mandatory for most construction industry participants working in the NT. Inspectors are regularly visiting worksites and heavy fines may apply if you are found without this ticket. At best you will need to stop work immediately until you have the required training. Certain trades like sparkies and plumbers may also require 11348NAT Course in working with Asbestos containing materials.
Gain the nationally recognised 10830NAT – Course in Crystalline Silica Exposure Prevention right here in Darwin and the Northern Territory. This half-day, face-to-face course is delivered via Live Webinar and equips you to identify and manage workplace hazards related to crystalline silica exposure—ensuring safety, legal compliance, and healthier lives for workers in high-risk industries.
Crystalline silica is commonly present in materials such as engineered stone, concrete, bricks, tiles, mortar, and many natural stones. When these materials are cut, drilled, ground, or otherwise disturbed, they release fine respirable silica dust. Inhalation of this dust can lead to serious occupational diseases including silicosis, lung cancer, COPD, and kidney damage.
This training empowers you with the knowledge to manage these risks effectively through preventative systems, legislation, and safety controls.
This course is essential for:
By completing the 10830NAT course, participants will be able to:
To secure your spot:
No, this course is offered exclusively face-to-face in the NT via live webinar.
Yes NT Worksafe officially made accredited training mandatory on Sep 1 2024. This supports compliance with PCBUs’ obligations under WHS laws and is increasingly expected across high-risk industries
Pricing starts at $397, depending on group size and location. Get in touch for details
Don’t wait—silica awareness is not just best practice; it’s essential practice. Protect your workforce and raise your safety standards by enrolling in our 10830NAT Silica Awareness Training today.
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In the Northern Territory (NT), the regulation of crystalline silica (also known as silica dust or respirable crystalline silica — RCS) falls under the jurisdiction of NT WorkSafe, a branch of the NT Government’s Attorney-General’s Department. Here’s how it’s regulated:
Regulatory Authority
1. WHS Act & WHS Regulations (National Uniform Legislation)
2. Exposure Standards
Responsibility
Description
Regulation & Oversight
NT WorkSafe enforces the WHS Act & Regulations, including silica-specific amendments.
Guidance & Resources
Publishes guidance materials for PCBUs and workers to understand risks and comply (e.g., “Crystalline silica and silicosis,” “Guide to working with crystalline silica…”).
Compliance Campaigns
Conducts targeted inspections and enforcement actions in high-risk sectors (e.g., renovation, stone fabrication), issuing improvement or prohibition notices as necessary.
Health & Compensation
Manages workers’ compensation claims for silica-related diseases under NT law, under the Return to Work Act 1986. Provides guidance on health monitoring processes and requirements for affected workers.
529CD Duty to train workers about risks of crystalline silica (1) A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that a worker receives crystalline silica training if the person reasonably believes that the worker may be:
(a) involved in the processing of a CSS that is high risk; or
(b) at risk of exposure to respirable crystalline silica because of the processing of a CSS that is high risk.
Maximum penalty:
(a) in the case of an individual – $6 000.
(b) in the case of a body corporate – $30 000.
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