Large-scale construction projects involving drilling and demolition generate significant dust, requiring teams to navigate ...

Exposures to silica dust, solvents or heavy metals increase the likelihood of developing various forms of myositis, ...

Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Brooke van Velden says the consultation on working with engineered stone closes ...

Medical experts and safety advocates warn that artificial stone silicosis is a growing epidemic, one that mirrors the asbestos crisis of the past century. The disease is irreversible and, with many ...

Aesthetic counter-tops in high-end kitchen spaces are bound to make you feel tempted to invest in one but you might want to reconsider after knowing the plight of those who suffer from a fatal lung di ...

Residents in a sparsely populated area of Iron County are speaking out against a contractor that's asking Iron County to allow them to build a mine in the area.

Cases of silicosis among Victorian workers involved in the fabrication and installation of artificial stone benchtops have ...

More than 500 Victorians workers have now been diagnosed with the incurable lung disease silicosis after a rapid spike in cases since 2015.

A bill aiming to allow blast mining 1,000 feet closer to homes was withdrawn Tuesday following concerns from residents.

Managing humidity is key in an herb drying room. Too much moisture can spoil your herbs by causing mold to grow. Adding ...

Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Brooke van Velden says the consultation on working with engineered stone closes in one month and hopes to ...