New South Wales plans to implement an independent review of health surveillance in the coal sector due to the re-emergence of dust diseases across other mining jurisdictions in Australia.
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NSW enforces stricter dust exposure standards
New South Wales has lifted its exposure standards for respirable coal dust and diesel particulate matter (DPM) in the workplace starting this month.
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WA tightens silica, coal dust exposure standards
The Western Australian Government is set to halve the workplace exposure standards for crystalline silica and coal dust to reduce the risk of mine workers contracting lung diseases.
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QLD puts coal, silica dust under tighter limits
Queensland’s reduction of respirable coal and silica dust limits have taken effect after announcing its commitment late last year.
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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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