If we can’t afford natural stone, like marble, it’s tempting to choose engineered or artificial stone instead. But at what cost to those who breathe in the silica dust when cutting it?
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What lessons can Australia learn from tackling asbestos to manage this latest preventable occupational hazard?
You can barely see this construction worker for dust. His lack of protective face mask puts him at risk of silicosis and other lung diseases.
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We’re seeing the resurgence of an old lung disease in people who make and install the type of engineered stone product you might find in your kitchen or bathroom.
Cancer and its treatment can have a profound impact on the patient’s ability to work.
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In Australia, there is no system in place to support people returning to work after cancer treatment – or to provide advice to their employers on how to help them.
The Hazelwood fire burned for 45 days in 2014.
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Two years after Morwell was blanketed in smoke from the Hazelwood fire, environmental charges have been laid against the mine’s operators. But the process should be more open and democratic - and quicker.
GPs are finding the compensation process for work related mental health claims onerous and in some cases bad for their patient’s health, a study has found.
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GPs are worried that the WorkCover claims process worsens patients’ health and are encouraging them to not pursue it, a study has found.
By laying charges against the Essendon Football Club, WorkSafe Victoria has accepted that its mandate extends to professional sports.
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The implications of the bringing of OHS charges extend far beyond Essendon. For WorkSafe Victoria and professional sporting competitions, it is the equivalent of crossing the rubicon.
Focussing on health and safety responsibilities is a key development in addressing workplace bullying.
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Workplace bullying is one of the most contentious workplace issues. Against the backdrop of a forthcoming National Code of Practice on preventing workplace bullying, a recent investigation by Worksafe…