An Australian tunnel worker has spoken out about the industry’s looming health crisis. Shane, who spoke to The Project, has lifted the lid on the prevalence of silicosis amongst tunnelling workers in
Last sittings of Victorian Parliament used to strengthen silica-related WHS legislation
Victorian politicians are working through the last sittings of Parliament for the year and prioritising the health and safety of workers as they seek to strengthen workplace health and safety
Mornington Peninsula residents oppose expansion of quarry over silicosis fears
Residents of Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula are pushing back against a proposed quarry at Arthur’s Seat over fears of silica exposure. The company behind the proposed expansion, Hillview Quarries, has applied
Australian-first silicosis prevention tech rolled out in trials in Sydney
The first Australian trials of new tech aimed at detecting dangerous levels of respirable crystalline silica have begun in Sydney this month. Minister for Better Regulation Kevin Anderson explained that
Tasmania records first silicosis-related WHS prosecution
A stonemasonry business in Hobart has pleaded guilty to breaches of health and safety legislation after workers were exposed to the risk of silicosis. Heritage Stone Pty Ltd has pleaded