A Victorian stonemasonry company has faced the Melbourne Magistrate’s Court to answer two charges of failing to provide and maintain a safe working environment. In court, it was heard that
Melbourne bricklayer warns that silicosis is not limited to engineered stone as he is diagnosed with COPD and lung cancer
A Melbourne bricklayer who worked on projects including the MCG refurbishment has been awarded the maximum compensation allowance after developing lung cancer linked to his work. Jeff Marshall received the
New research shows 10,000 expected to contract lung cancer due to workplace silica exposure
Researchers from Curtin University, and unions, are calling for a ban on engineered stone Australia-wide. The calls come after new modelling from the university showed more than half a million
Updates to NSW silica safety legislation
In recent years, there have been significant updates to Australian safety legislation regarding the control and management of silica products in the workplace. The most recent updates to the safety
New reforms for silica dust safety implemented in the ACT
The ACT Government recently announced work health and safety reforms for silica dust, which it says is critical in controlling the deadly disease which is rising in prevalence among Australian