The Queensland Government has invested $5 million into researching and providing treatment for lung diseases common with mine workers.
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QLD coal miner health checkups could face delays
Mandatory health assessments for Queensland's coal miners may experience interruptions due to COVID-19.
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NSW coal mining to lower respirable dust exposure earlier than planned
New South Wales Government is bringing forward the new exposure standard for respirable coal dust nearly two years ahead of the national transition date.
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Decline in miners’ lung function could indicate disease
Miners suffer from an increased decline in lung function every year compared to the general population, despite measured concentrates of dust and gases such as silica and diesel exhaust at below occupational standards.
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The fight against black lung and all occupational lung disease
There’s a way to avoid being harmed by mine dust including crystalline silica on the east coast and asbestos fibres on the west coast. Breathesafe director Nicholas Johnstone tells Safe to Work about the solution.
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Dust diseases clinic offers free screening services
A dust diseases clinic is now open on Pitt Street to provide medical access for NSW workers impacted by exposure to hazardous materials such as asbestos and silica.
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Queensland ushers in tougher penalties for mine safety breaches
Queensland mine operators will face harsher penalties for breaking mine health and safety regulations under new legislation introduced to parliament.
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