Silicosis is being described as the next “public health crisis” and many workers in the engineered stone cutting business are calling for a ban on the silica-containing product to prevent
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X-ray testing “failing to reliably detect” silicosis
The Royal Australian College of Radiologists made a statement last week outlining the ways that traditional chest X-rays are “failing to reliably detect” serious lung disease. As we have reported
Former detention centre worker diagnosed with mesothelioma
A former employee of the Quamby youth detention centre in Canberra has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, raising concerns for her fellow colleagues and those detained at the same time. Three
Suspected asbestos-containing material found unsecured near childcare centre
Worksafe Victoria is investigating the presence of unsecured material that was suspected of containing asbestos near a childcare centre at Altona recently. The material was noticed by a CFMEU member
Final Wittenoom residents to have property acquired by WA Government
Several landowners who have refused to move from Wittenoom, Australia’s most contaminated site, will be forced to move after a bill was introduced to Parliament to have their properties compulsorily
