ACT silica Code of Practice takes effect
The Australian Capital Territory's approved silica Code of Practice took effect July 1, 2024. It provides practical guidance under ACT WHS law for silica risks from engineered stone and other materials.
A full comparison with the September 2024 model crystalline-silica processing provisions remains outstanding.
- Legal status
- locally approved code in force
- Source check
- Sep 17, 2026
- Topic
- Silica risk management
- Technical review
- Jiaxi · 2026-09-23
What changed
Previous requirement
ACT silica risk controls and training framework already existed.
New requirement or current position
The 2024 approved code provides practical guidance under ACT WHS law.
Who it affects
- Construction
- Stone processing
- Other silica work
Dates and milestones
Commencement and compliance dates can differ. Read the conditions beside each date, including any stay or local adoption requirement.
- Announcement or publication
- Not established or not applicable
- Recorded effective date
- Jul 1, 2024
What this could mean for your IH program
Use the ACT code and existing ACT rules when preparing a local silica assessment.
Confirm applicability with a qualified practitioner before changing your program.
Questions and qualifications
- A full comparison of ACT rules with September 2024 model CSS provisions remains open.
Source evidence
- Silica dust
WorkSafe ACT · Opening; Code of Practice
ACT 2024 silica Code of Practice took effect 1 July 2024 and covers engineered stone and other silica-containing materials.
- Work Health and Safety (Managing the Risks of Airborne Crystalline Silica (Silica Dust) in the Workplace Code of Practice) Approval 2024
ACT Legislation Register · NI2024-339
Official instrument record for ACT code approval.
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