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Peter RileyWeekly update from the #CFMEU Construction & General Division (Tas/Vic).
The program starts with some sad news - condolences from the crew to all those affected.
A bit of information about the Cross River Rail Dispute up in Queensland where fellow members are asking for support.
The program finishes on industry news, scallywags & sooks.
https://www.3cr.org.au/concretegang/episode/concrete-gang-109
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Concrete Gang
Weekly update from the CFMEU Construction & General Division (Tas/Vic). The program starts with some sad news - condolences from the crew to all those affected. A bit of information about the Cross River Rail Dispute up in Queensland where fellow members are asking for support.The program finishes on industry news, scallywags & sooks.
Jeroen Ruigrok van der WervenAustralia bans engineered stone, workers elsewhere demand the same
https://hackaday.com/2023/12/19/australia-bans-engineered-stone-workers-elsewhere-demand-the-same/
GeekProjects NewsAustralia Bans Engineered Stone, Workers Elsewhere Demand The Same https://hackaday.com/2023/12/19/australia-bans-engineered-stone-workers-elsewhere-demand-the-same/ #HackadayColumns #engineeredstone #MiscHacks #silicosis #asbestos #Quartz
SubtleBlade ⚔️#Australia will become the first country to ban #EngineeredStone bench tops. Will others follow? - https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/dec/14/australia-will-become-the-first-county-to-ban-engineered-stone-bench-tops-will-others-follow #Health
Australia's workplace ministers have agreed to ban #engineeredstone, with the majority of states and territories to adopt the ban from July 2024…the first country in the world.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-13/engineered-stone-ban-discussed-at-ministers-meeting/103224362
Jude🇵🇸Correct decision on #EngineeredStone! But not till July next year. CFMEU wanted it immediately. 👏😐
https://stopthiskillerstone.com.au/what-is-silicosis/
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WHAT IS SILICOSIS? - stopthiskillerstone.com.au
WHAT IS SILICOSIS? Silicosis is a lung disease caused by inhaling tiny bits of silica dust, which can lead to scarring (fibrosis) of lung tissue. This can cause shortness of breath, coughing, and chest pain, and can lead to severe respiratory problems and even death. Dangerous exposure occurs primarily during the installation of engineered stone… Continue reading WHAT IS SILICOSIS?
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Not "completely" preventable:
"Cal/OSHA officials have generally described silicosis as preventable, but also caution that with 93% silica content, “safe use of engineered stone may not be possible” even w/proper workplace practices.
"In Australia, workplace safety officials recently recommended a total ban on engineered stone, calling it “the only way to ensure that another generation of Australian workers do not contract silicosis from such work.”"