https://www.leighday.co.uk/news/news/2025-news/stonemason-quits-job-to-save-his-life-after-being-diagnosed-with-silicosis-linked-to-working-on-engineered-stone-kitchen-worktops/
Mar 2, 2025 - A man says he had to quit his job to “save his life” after experts warned continuing to work with engineered stone, or quartz, could destroy...
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https://awu.net.au/news/2020/09/12799/awu-backs-new-laws-to-combat-dust-diseases-and-silicosis/
Sep 25, 2020 - The Australian Workers’ Union is calling on the Berejiklian Government to stop dragging its heels and introduce new legislation to protect workers from the...
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https://awu.net.au/national/news/2021/02/13920/awu-members-lead-fight-to-protect-workers-from-deadly-silicosis/
Feb 25, 2021 - Workers whose lives and families have been destroyed by silica dust exposure have made impassioned pleas for the Federal Government to do more to recognise...
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https://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/injury-illness/disease-exposure/silica-diseases/deadly-dust/
Existing safety laws do not provide enough protection for workers at risk of silicosis. It is essential that immediate action is taken to reduce exposure to...
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https://awu.net.au/national/news/2023/12/20298/engineered-stone-ban-welcome-but-much-more-needed-to-save-workers-from-silicosis/
Dec 13, 2023 - The ban on engineered stone products will save lives, according to the Australian Workers’ Union, but it will sadly not end the scourge of silicosis among...
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https://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/blog/asbestos-silica-dust-diseases/wendys-story-I-never-thought-my-job-would-lead-to-silicosis/
Wendy worked as a field assistant on drill rigs for a large mining exploration company for ten years. She thought her job was a safe one, but lead to a...
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https://www.leighday.co.uk/news/blog/2024-blogs/lung-cancer-awareness-month-rise-in-silicosis-cases/
Nov 14, 2024 - In Lung Cancer Awareness month, Andrew Cooper explains the rise in silicosis cases being seen by Leigh Day's industrial disease team
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https://awu.net.au/national/news/2024/12/21969/silicosis-the-unfinished-battle-of-william-spence-lives-on/
Dec 13, 2024 - When William Spence co-founded the AWU over a century ago, he could hardly have imagined that the silent killer that claimed his life would still be haunting...
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https://www.leighday.co.uk/news/cases-and-testimonials/cases/anglo-american-silicosis/
Mar 25, 2024 - In landmark cases pursued in South Africa, Leigh Day worked on behalf of 4,388 former miners against Anglo American South Africa Ltd and AngloGold Ashanti for...
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https://www.leighday.co.uk/news/news/2024-news/lawyers-representing-growing-number-of-engineered-stone-workers-with-silicosis-say-tougher-safety-measures-are-urgently-needed/
Jul 18, 2024 - Lawyers at Leigh Day, who represent a growing number of workers with silicosis after manufacturing engineered stone kitchen worktops, say tougher safety...
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https://www.leighday.co.uk/our-services/asbestos-and-industrial-diseases/silicosis-and-pneumoconiosis-claims/
Our Industrial Disease Team specialise in representing workers exposed to hazardous substances. Speak to our team today to find out more.
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