LEADING law firm Slater and Gordon has welcomed the NSW Government’s new Silica Worker Register, calling it a vital step in protecting workers from rising silica-related illnesses. Practice Leader Nicole Valenti said silica exposure poses a serious risk to nearly 600,000 Australian workers, particularly in mining, construction, tunnelling and engineered stone. The register requires employers to record high-risk workers within 28 days of starting employment. Valenti noted younger workers are increasingly being diagnosed, urging ongoing protections, early monitoring and awareness of potential legal compensation avenues.
CALL FOR NEW SILICA REGISTER
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