The NSW Minns Labor Government is taking decisive action to protect workers from deadly dust-related illnesses like silicosis. Following recommendations to overhaul the Dust Diseases Scheme, several key reforms have been welcomed and are already taking effect—particularly for workers in construction, tunnelling, and mining.
If you’re working with concrete, bricks, tiles, or any material that generates crystalline silica dust, you’re legally required to implement safe work procedures. That includes maintaining a current, task-specific Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) for any high-risk work involving airborne contaminants.
Failing to document these controls could expose your business to serious compliance breaches—especially now with tougher inspections by SafeWork NSW.
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Protect your workers and your business—don’t risk a fine or worse.