Government must move faster on silicosis response
Posted in NewsThe recommendations from the interim advice of the National Dust Disease Taskforce are welcome, but the government’s slow response to …
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Action on National Dust Disease Taskforce interim advice
Posted in NewsThe Australian Government is acting to accept all five recommendations from the interim advice of the National Dust Disease Taskforce. …
Read moreGovernment to pay clean-up bills for property fire damage
Posted in NewsTHE State Government will co-ordinate the clean-up of residential and commercial properties destroyed by bush fires this season, at no …
Read moreAsbestos safety after bushfires
Posted in NewsAsbestos is a potential hazard when returning to bushfire affected properties. State and territories have issued advice and these links …
Read moreJ&J Said to Pay More Than $2 Million in Rare Talc Accord
Posted in NewsJohnson & Johnson agreed in the middle of a trial to pay more than $2 million (AUD$2.91m) to resolve a …
Read moreNo link between talcum powder and ovarian cancer, finds major study
Posted in NewsA new study published Tuesday examining data from over 250,000 women across the United States found no link between the …
Read moreWHSQ issues asbestos clean-up warning following storm damage
Posted in NewsWorkplace Health & Safety Queensland (WHSQ) recently issued a reminder about the risks of working safely with asbestos following significant …
Read moreSilica Safety breakfast seminar in Salisbury
Posted in NewsThe Construction Training Centre at Salisbury is holding a Silica Safety breakfast seminar on 20 November commencing at 7am. More …
Read moreJohnson & Johnson Recalls Baby Powder Over Possible Asbestos Contamination
Posted in NewsJohnson & Johnson announced a voluntary recall of its talc-based baby powder products on Saturday, after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration …
Read moreJohnson & Johnson told to pay $8bn to man over unwanted breast growth
Posted in NewsUS drugs giant Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) has been ordered to pay $8bn (£6.6bn) in damages to man who grew …
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