Queensland researchers are leading a global race to treat rising numbers of silicosis, commonly acquired from exposure to silica-containing materials while working with engineered stone products. The world-first treatment has
Calls for national approach to silicosis prevention strategies
A Canberra stonemason is speaking up about the risks of working with engineered stone products after he was diagnosed with chronic simple silicosis at 35 years old. He explained that
New silicosis prevention strategy enters NSW Parliament
A new strategy to prevent the spread of silicosis is being prepared in NSW, but many workers already affected believe it’s too late. One stonemason who spoke with the ABC
New dust disease compliance strategy launched in Queensland
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