Tag: lung disease

Dust won’t settle on silicosis with tradies at risk despite stone ban

Ongoing ignorance around the dangers of working with silica dust could cost

By Paul Eyers 5 Min Read

Environmental crackdowns result in wave of asbestos dumping cases and hefty fines

A surge in asbestos dumping cases has led to a spike in

By Paul Eyers 6 Min Read

HVAC linked Legionnaires’ cases in Melbourne are growing -Here’s what you need to know.

Since Friday, Victoria’s Department of Health has confirmed 33 cases (with ten

By Build-it 6 Min Read

Online tool educates DIY lovers and tradies about dangers of deadly building material

Banned building material asbestos is still claiming the lives of thousands of

By Paul Eyers 6 Min Read

Calls for further silica safety regulations after continued rise in silicosis cases

The Australian Workers Union has called for greater safety regulations and support

By Paul Eyers 6 Min Read

Safety concerns rise as asbestos sees Brisbane Metro Project workers down tools

Tradies at a Brisbane worksite have been left "concerned" after asbestos was

By Paul Eyers 4 Min Read