The NSW Resources Regulator stated, on 1 February 2021 both the new worker exposure standards for respirable coal dust (1.5mg/m3 of air) and diesel particulate matter (0.1mg/m3 measured as sub-micron...
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South Australia has moved to reduce worker exposure to respirable crystalline silica through the implementation of new laws. SafeWork SA said today that it will implement a nationally agreed reduced...
Sixteen mineworkers were rushed to hospitals following a mining incident at the Peabody Metropolitan Colliery early this morning. According to a statement obtained by AMSJ the mineworkers were...
SafeWork Australia is seeking public comments on a range of recommendations for the establishment of exposure standards around Dioxathion to n-ethylmorpholine. Safe Work Australia said it is...
Safe Work Australia is seeking feedback on a range of exposure standards relating to o-Dichlorobenzene to 1,4-dioxane which will likely include diesel emissions. Safe Work Australia said it is...
Long term exposure to diesel fumes could well be the next biggest occupational health threat since asbestos, exposing the Australian and world mining and trucking industries to multiple public...
An industry regulator has warned mine sites over welding fume cancer risk and has advised that some mines have not adopted new standards following the reclassification of welding fume to a Group 1...
