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New study finds engineered stone contain other substances that can damage workers’ lungs(Post)
A new study has revealed that silica is not the only substance in engineered stone products that can cause damage to the lungs.In a study led by Dr Chandnee Ramkissoon from the University of Ade ...
WorkSafe charges company following death of traffic controller on freeway(Post)WorkSafe Victoria has brought charges against a traffic management firm following a worker's death in a crash on the Eastern Freeway two years ago. The man, aged 58, was on duty checking streetlight ...
NHVR discloses results of the most extensive health assessment conducted on Australia's heavy vehicle sector(Post)The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has announced the results of the 2024 National Roadworthiness Survey (NRS), conducted over a 12-week period throughout all Australian states and territori ...
Number of ex-miners in Mackay suffering from lung disease disclosed(Post)Statistics provided by Resources Safety and Health Queensland reveal that ten percent of former miners assessed in Mackay have been found to have a lung disease caused by mine dust. According to RSH ...
Victorian coroner finds fatalities of workers in Ballarat trench collapse were avoidable(Post)A Victorian coroner has determined that the fatalities of two men, who perished as a result of a trench collapse in Ballarat in 2018, could have been avoided. The men died when a trench they were ex ...
Nearly $1 million in fines issued as SafeWork intensifies efforts to protect workers from falls(Post)SafeWork NSW's year-long inspection blitz on falls from heights has reached its halfway mark, with fines amounting to nearly $1 million already issued.The safety regulator launched the 'Working at He ...
HEART5 to conduct free lung tests in Cairns(Post)Queensland’s mine safety regulator (RSHQ) encourages retired miners and quarry workers to register for a free lung examination when The Hearts5 mobile health truck comes to Cairns later this month.HE ...
WorkSafe releases updated asbestos guidelines for New Zealand workplaces(Post)New Zealand’s workplace safety regulator has issued an updated set of recommendations to assist businesses and workers in the safe handling and management of asbestos. According to WorkSafe, t ...
WorkSafe Victoria welcomes new CEO(Post)Cathy Henderson has been appointed as the new CEO of WorkSafe Victoria. Deputy Premier and Minister for WorkSafe and the TAC Ben Carroll praised Ms Henderson for her new role, recognising her extens ...
$2.5 million Lung Bus reaches Nowra to safeguard workers from dust-related illnesses(Post)The NSW Government has reaffirmed its dedication to safeguarding workers from dust-related illnesses through its new $2.5 million advanced Lung Health Mobile Clinic, offering lung health assessments ...
SA Potato producer faces $180,000 fine following forklift-related incident(Post)The South Australian Employment Tribunal has fined a potato producer after a worker suffered significant injuries from a forklift that was reversing. Recently, the company was instructed to pay a fi ...
