“The Qld Government is proposing to amend the definition of “Terminal Condition” in the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003. The amendment will introduce a life expectancy of 3 years or less to trigger a lump sum payment. The amendment effectively provides a waiting time until access to a lump sum payment is available. Additionally, […]
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Silica stressed workers
Medical Forum April 21, 2022 With home renovations hitting an all-time high during the pandemic (to the tune of $12.3 billion in 2021) serious concern continues about the health impacts of silicosis among people from the artificial stone benchtop industry, including on their mental wellbeing. Evidence shows that nearly one in four engineered stone workers, […]
SAFE WORK AUSTRALIA INFORMATION ON MANAGING SILICA DUST (excluding the engineered stone industry)
Silica dust is a significant health hazard for workers – very small particles of silica dust cannot be seen under normal lighting or with the naked eye and stay airborne for long periods of time. When airborne, workers can inhale the small silica dust particles deep into their lungs where they can lead to a […]
SAFE WORK AUSTRALIA INFORMATION ON MANAGING SILICA DUST FOR THE ENGINEERED STONE INDUSTRY
Silica dust is a significant health hazard for workers – very small particles of silica dust cannot be seen under normal lighting or with the naked eye and stay airborne for long periods of time. When airborne, workers can inhale the small silica dust particles deep into their lungs where they can lead to a […]
Australia’s first dedicated website for silicosis sufferers has been launched, offering face-to-face or online support for Gold Coasters struggling with a diagnosis.
INDUSTRIAL Relations Minister Grace Grace has slammed the state’s stone benchtop fabrication industry after an ongoing safety blitz continued to reveal young men are still being exposed to deadly silica dust. “There is no excuse to cut corners when it comes to the safety of workers in this industry,” said Minister Grace. “The risks are […]
New website launched to provide support for silicosis sufferers in Australia first initiative
AUSTRALIA’s first dedicated website for silicosis sufferers has been launched, offering face-to-face or online support for Gold Coasters struggling with a diagnosis. It comes as five more Queenslanders are diagnosed with the potentially fatal lung disease. According to WorkCover health screening data of 1053 stonemasons, 228 people have been diagnosed with a work-related condition […]
Killer lung disease gets new support website
The Silicosis Support Network has recently launched their new website in support of people diagnosed with the deadly Silicosis disease. Many professionals in the health sector thought asbestos related disease was a massive tragedy that couldn’t happen again – well it is happening again, but this time it’s called Silicosis, with an estimated 450 cases […]
World first real-time silica detector helps clear air
The NSW Government has today launched a trial of world-first technology to accurately monitor silica dust levels in the air that has the potential to protect NSW’s workers from contracting the deadly lung disease silicosis. Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation, Kevin Anderson, said the innovative detector could be used by workers cutting or working […]
Silicosis treatment breakthrough at Prince Charles University Hospital
Trailblazing Queensland doctors have found a potential world-first cure for the lethal lung disease silicosis that is killing hundreds of young workers across the country. The Bulletin can reveal that since March, six silicosis sufferers have undergone trials as part of a Silicosis Research Program at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) in Brisbane. Four tradies […]
Silicosis sufferers Anthony Constantine, Adam Emery treated at The Prince Charles Hospital with whole lung lavage
STONEMASON of 38 years, Anthony Constantine’s silicosis death sentence has likely been delayed after he underwent an experimental lung flushing procedure last month. The 56-year-old is one of just six silicosis patients in Australia to take part in the cutting-edge therapy that may dramatically slow the progression of the fatal disease in workers such as […]