Sydney truck driver, Ashley Collins, 50, is due to face court within weeks over an accident in which the truck he was driving, which was carrying asbestos-containing material, crashed through the
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187 workplace breaches at manufactured stone businesses
SafeWork NSW continues its crackdown on silica-related workplace safety breaches, with three out of four manufactured stone worksites in NSW issued with breach notices over the last five years. The
Silicosis sufferer denied TPD payout
A Queensland stonemason who has been diagnosed with silicosis has been refused a lump sum payout under his total permanent disability insurance. Garry Moratti was a stonemason from the age
Increased asbestos risk after storm
Timaru in New Zealand, south-west of Christchurch, was a victim to a freak storm several weeks ago, and asbestos inspection agencies are concerned about the threat to public safety. Building
Warning for home renovators over asbestos risks
Following National Asbestos Awareness Week, many councils around Australia are warning home renovators to get their projects checked for asbestos before they renovate. The rise in DIY-renovation television shows, as
