Queensland is continuing to fight silicosis exposure and is leading the country in its approach to workplace respiratory diseases, launching the third stage of respirable crystalline silica dust compliance audits.
Renewed concerns over Queensland’s silicosis strategy
Workplace health and safety inspectors are targeting stone benchtop businesses across Queensland, following the presentation of a submission by the Queensland Government in November of last year, which included a
NSW launches new silicosis prevention strategies
The NSW Government’s Silicosis Reduction Strategy is now in effect throughout the state, marking the most comprehensive reforms to reduce silica exposure and related diseases. Minister for Better Regulation Kevin
Mobile testing for silicosis rolls out across Queensland
Mobile health service, Heart of Australia, is broadening its reach and is taking its new, custom-made B-Double mobile clinic on the road throughout Queensland. The service, provided in partnership with
QLD launches WHS hotline for lung disease in mine workers
Queensland continues to lead the way in the fight against rising silicosis rates as it opens a dedicated lung disease hotline for former and current mining workers across the state.