The emergence of more cases of “black lung” in New South Wales coal mine workers has stepped up pressure on the coal industry for better dust control and monitoring.
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NSW regulator investigates pneumoconiosis case
A worker with around 41 years of coal mining experience has been diagnosed with coal workers’ pneumoconiosis.
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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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NSW mining watchdog investigates dust diseases
New South Wales Resources Regulator chief inspector Garvin Burns is investigating three new cases of possible dust disease.
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