06 July 2021 |
… resource technology and minerals processing that releases dust and metal fumes medical products and pharmaceuticals … be exposed to a range of hazardous substances, such as dust from concrete and fumes from welding. Tasks where … that can cause lung diseases can include: creating dust when cutting, grinding, polishing and crushing concrete, …
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28 June 2021 |
… workers can be exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust that can cause occupational lung diseases. Tasks where workers can be exposed to silica dust include: cutting, grinding, sanding, drilling and … engineered stone cleaning up the workplace after silica dust has been generated disposing of silica dust. …
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23 June 2021 |
Video and audioOccupational lung diseases in the agricultural industry Agricultural workers commonly work with machinery and equipment that create dusts, gases, fumes and vapours. Watch this video to see what employers must do to manage these risks at work and protect …
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23 June 2021 |
Safe Work Australia launches occupational lung disease campaign 23 Jun 2021 Safe Work Australia has today launched an occupational lung disease awareness campaign which will run until December 2021. Safe Work Australia Chief Executive Officer Michelle …
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23 June 2021 |
Occupational lung disease a major work health and safety concern 23 Jun 2021 Safe Work Australia has today launched an occupational lung disease awareness campaign which will run until December 2021. Safe Work Australia Chief Executive Officer Michelle …
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05 July 2018 |
Video and audio… component of most rocks and soils. Crystalline silica dust particles can penetrate deep into the lungs and cause … SafeWork NSW Collaborating with industry to tackle silica dust exposure, video featuring Keith Bannerman, Australasian … component of most rocks and soils. Crystalline silica dust particles can penetrate deep into the lungs and cause …
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… can include paints, solvents, glues, fuels, asbestos and dust. Workers may be exposed to dangerous chemicals during construction work activities. Silica dust Workplace Exposure Standards Some chemicals may produce … can include paints, solvents, glues, fuels, asbestos and dust. Workers may be exposed to dangerous chemicals during …
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… Crystalline silica is most dangerous to health when dust is generated, becomes airborne and is then inhaled by a … that can generate respirable crystalline silica (silica dust): during fabrication and installation of engineered … masonry. What diseases can respirable crystalline silica dust cause? If a worker is exposed to and breathes in …
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… NSW Yes (modified) Known as Work Injury Damages (WID) Dust disease sufferers can pursue common law damages against … employer, occupier and/or supplier in accordance with the Dust Diseases Tribunal Act 1987 and also continue to receive … their statutory benefits under the Workers’ Compensation (Dust Diseases) Act 1942 No damages for pure mental harm are …
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… 7 to the Workers’ Compensation Legislation Amendment (Dust Diseases and Other Matters) Act 1998 — although not … at a school, college or university. Workers’ Compensation (Dust Diseases) Act 1942, s8(2B)(a) — persons dependant for … 7 to the Workers’ Compensation Legislation Amendment (Dust Diseases and Other Matters) Act 1998 — although not …