1000+ stonemasons now screened for silicosis in Queensland
As at 31 January 2020, WorkCover Queensland had completed screening of more than 1000 stonemasons exposed to respirable crystalline silica from engineered stone, with a small number yet to have completed the process. To that date, 199 people had been diagnosed with a work-related condition and WorkCover is helping them with their recovery and rehabilitation, while providing compensation for their loss of wages.
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