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A study published last year by Curtin University estimated more than 275,000 workers nationally, including tunnellers, miners, construction workers and stonemasons, are exposed to high levels of crystalline silica.

Why Sydney tunnel workers remain at severe risk from toxic dust

As a respiratory physician, I am very concerned about the health risks facing tunnel workers who may be inhaling deadly silica dust.

  • Deborah Yates

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A ramp worker has been injured on the tarmac at Brisbane Airport’s international terminal about 8pm on Christmas Eve.

Investigations launched after man injured on Brisbane Airport tarmac

The airport ramp worker was taken to hospital with serious leg injuries after the incident on Christmas Eve.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt
The Northconnex tunnel in Sydney being constructed in 2017.

SafeWork knew tunnel workers were exposed to ‘high levels’ of deadly silica dust

Thousands of tunnel workers have been exposed to silica. Confidential documents reveal the regulator has known since at least April 2018.

  • Max Maddison
Rio Tinto is struggling to overhaul its troubling workplace culture.

BHP, Rio accused of allowing sexual harassment on sites

Two class actions filed allege the world’s two largest miners sent female staff to remote sites knowing there was a high risk of personal danger, and then punished them when they reported it,

  • Jason Scott
A man was struck by a ute on an east Brisbane worksite on Tuesday, suffering life-threatening injuries.

Man run over by ute on Brisbane worksite may lose leg

Authorities and the union have launched investigations after the worker suffered life-threatening injuries on the Pinkenba worksite.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt
No human being should ever suffer at the hands of a bad boss and in situations where you can not quit.

Hate your boss but can’t quit? Here are eight things to do instead

Far too often the advice – if you dread going to work – is simply to quit, but for many this is impossible. There is another way forward.

  • Colin D Ellis
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Alexandrium minutum is normally found in clean water off the coast, but was detected this month in the Shoalhaven River.

Deadly algae detected in popular NSW river

A rare toxic algae that can prove fatal to humans has been detected just weeks after a catastrophic industrial accident.

  • Catherine Naylor
Bunnings violence

Bunnings has never used facial recognition to track customers – only violent intruders

Our business has received criticism for attempting to defend a basic right of our customers and staff – safety from violence and abuse.

  • Michael Schneider
Rio Tinto chief executive Jakob Stausholm.

‘Guilty by chromosome’: Culture change doesn’t come easy for Rio’s workers

It’s jarring how little progress the mining giant has made in overhauling its workplace culture rife with bullying, racism and sexual harassment - and it’s not for lack of trying.

  • Elizabeth Knight
Andrew Klohk was a stonemason for years.

Andrew has been a tradie since he was 10. His work has left him dying

In just two months, 23 new cases of the deadly disease silicosis have been reported in NSW.

  • Alexandra Smith

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