Exposure to dust containing respirable crystalline silica can lead to diseases like silicosis. Early and accurate identification of respiratory disease, including silicosis, allows for early intervention which can improve the health outcomes for workers. Hear from Professor Malcolm Sim about the importance of a respiratory health assessment for those who have worked in the engineered stone industry. For more information: www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/crystalline-silica-health-assessments | WorkSafe Vi
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Exposure to dust containing respirable crystalline silica can lead to diseases like silicosis. Early and accurate identification of respiratory disease, including silicosis, allows for early intervention which can improve the health outcomes for workers. Hear from Professor Malcolm Sim about the importance of a respiratory health assessment for those who have worked in the engineered stone industry. For more information: www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/crystalline-silica-health-assessments | WorkSafe Vi
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36 year old Nick Lardieri is a former stonemason who is now suffering from silicosis. He is one of the many reasons why uncontrolled dry cutting of engineered stone is now banned in Victoria. This is his story. www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/crystalline-silica | WorkSafe Victoria
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36 year old Nick Lardieri is a former stonemason who is now suffering from silicosis. He is one of the many reasons why uncontrolled dry cutting of engineered stone is now banned in Victoria. This is his story. www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/crystalline-silica | WorkSafe Victoria
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Between July 2023 and June 2024 in NSW, there were 115 new silicosis cases. 10 people have died. New work health and safety requirements now apply in NSW for businesses that work with materials containing at least 1% crystalline silica. Crystalline silica is found in materials such as sandstone, concrete, bricks and fibre cement sheeting. Any work that creates a dust known as respirable crystalline silica can lead to serious illnesses such as silicosis and lung cancer. If your business works wit
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Between July 2023 and June 2024 in NSW, there were 115 new silicosis cases. 10 people have died. New work health and safety requirements now apply in NSW for businesses that work with materials containing at least 1% crystalline silica. Crystalline silica is found in materials such as sandstone, concrete, bricks and fibre cement sheeting. Any work that creates a dust known as respirable crystalline silica can lead to serious illnesses such as silicosis and lung cancer. If your business works wit
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Wendy Robinson is a mother, a grandmother, and a dog mum. Family is the centre of her life. Working as a field assistant on drill rigs for a large mining exploration company, a job she held for ten years, gave Wendy the flexible lifestyle she wanted and the ability to spend quality time with her loved ones. “I loved the variety of work, the country, the people, and then flying back to city life and family,” says Wendy. Wendy thought her job was a safe one. Read Wendy's story here: https://brnw.c
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Wendy Robinson is a mother, a grandmother, and a dog mum. Family is the centre of her life. Working as a field assistant on drill rigs for a large mining exploration company, a job she held for ten years, gave Wendy the flexible lifestyle she wanted and the ability to spend quality time with her loved ones. “I loved the variety of work, the country, the people, and then flying back to city life and family,” says Wendy. Wendy thought her job was a safe one. Read Wendy's story here: https://brnw.c
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Silicosis is on the increase and it can be fatal. People working in kitchen benchtop fabrication or with products that contain crystalline silica are particularly at risk. www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/resources/working-engineered-stone | WorkSafe Victoria
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Silicosis is on the increase and it can be fatal. People working in kitchen benchtop fabrication or with products that contain crystalline silica are particularly at risk. www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/resources/working-engineered-stone | WorkSafe Victoria
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Construction, Mining & Stone Product Workers: Critical Health Information If you work with silica-based materials, this video could save your life. Silica exposure leads to silicosis—a permanent, progressive lung disease that doesn't just affect your lungs. Research shows silicosis significantly increases your risk of developing: ✔ Lung cancer ✔ Kidney disease ✔ Autoimmune diseases ✔ Tuberculosis ✔ Bronchitis and emphysema You Don't Have to Face This Alone At Zaparas Personal Injury Lawyers, we
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