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Silica Dust Causes Disease: Australian Senate

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The Australian government has officially recognized that there is a link between exposure to silica dust and disease. 
 
After an inquiry, the Senate there concluded that Australian workers have not been protected and have not been adequately compensated for their injuries. 
 
Australians who worked at jobs such as sandblasting without face masks are particularly at risk, and it is hoped that this ruling will lead to better compensation for their illnesses.

Silica victims suffering recognised

Whyalla News - 6/12/2006 11:29 PM

"It was just like going into a war zone."
 
That's what former Dimet Contractors Pty Ltd employee Victor Fishwick said about the daily conditions while working with silica as a sandblaster and spray painter for the company at the BHP Shipyards.
 
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