Who is responsible for notifying to the Silica Worker Register?

PCBUs with workers undertaking high risk processing of crystalline silica substances must submit information on these workers to the Register.

PCBUs are only required to register workers they direct or allow to carry out the processing of a CSS that is high risk. For example, principal contractors on a construction site are not required to register the workers of a subcontractor as it is the subcontractor that is directing or allowing those workers to carry out the processing of a CSS that is high risk. The subcontractor is responsible for registering their workers, in this example. It is recommended that a principal contractor confirms with its subcontractor(s) that they have met their obligation of notifying to the Silica Worker Register.

Health monitoring must be organised and paid for by employers. In the case of labour hire workers, or group training organisation apprentices, the host and labour hire company/group training organisation must first agree on who will organise and pay for the health monitoring. icare provides subsidised health screening services to eligible employers.

PCBUs are also required to register workers who travel interstate into NSW to complete HRCSS processing activities.