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Safe Work Australia Code of Practice on Abrasive Blasting (May 2018)  recommends  Temporary Enclosures. “Abrasive Blasting” used to clean surfaces such as steel, bricks, cement and concrete by compressed air to propel abrasive material through a blasting hose is generally required to be performed in enclosed environments to contain the common hazards of dust, noise, hazardous chemicals and risks associated with the use of plant and equipment. Businesses and their officers, together with workers have a duty under the Work Health and Safety Act to take reasonable care of health and safety at the workplace. Early consultation and identification of risks can minimise risks and reduce associated costs.    To manage the risks, it is important to understand the nature of the harm potentially caused by the hazard which will ensure you control the risks by removing the hazard.    One of the important criteria of the Safe Work Australia Code of Practice on Abrasive Blasting (May