Australian doctors who diagnose tradespeople with silicosis will face fines if they fail to report their patient’s name and workplace to a new registry under legislation drafted to address the
Strengthening of WHS laws as Act amended for negligence
At the beginning of March, the Australian government passed amendments to the national Work Health and Safety Act which aim to make it easier to penalise negligent employers who put
Focus on silicosis safety practices as lab-grown diamonds grow in popularity
As lab-grown diamonds grow in popularity, with marketing claims that they are an ethical alternative to traditional diamonds and significantly cheaper than their natural counterparts, there is rising concern about
MPs voice concern over silicosis action plan
Federal MP and medical doctor, Michelle Ananda-Rajah, has brought the capacity of Safe Work Australia into question over a proposed ban on silica-containing engineered stone benchtops. She believes that under
Engineered stone manufacturer announces new product with less silica, says it is an “immediate solution” to silicosis crisis
Cosentino, one of the world’s largest stone benchtop companies, has joined the growing call for a ban on products responsible for rising rates of silicosis across the country. Additionally, several