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
Victoria introduces national-first licensing for engineered stone industry operators
Victoria is leading the nation in the fight against silica exposure for workers, today announcing that it is introducing a licensing scheme for businesses working with engineered stone and silica
World-first silicosis testing kit developed
Scientists in India have developed what is believed to be the world’s first rapid testing kit for silicosis. The kit, developed by a team of scientists at the National Institute
Equestrian workers at risk of respirable crystalline silica, new study finds
As Australia gears up for its annual spring racing carnival, a new study out of Ireland and Scotland has raised concerns about the risk of crystalline silica dust from sanded
Former mine worker suing over silicosis after workplace exposure in QLD coal mines
One Queensland mine worker has filed a $1.1 million lawsuit against a number of mining companies after his silicosis diagnosis. The suit has been filed in the Rockhampton Supreme Court,