Supporting the development of new technologies for the real-time detection of asbestos, and providing guidance for regulators and manufacturers on best practices for the design and use of portable devices.
Integrating a map of the prevalence of asbestos in houses across Australian neighbourhoods into Commonwealth Government databases to help planning for asbestos removal and to ensure community safety in response to natural disasters.
The National Dust Disease Taskforce was established to address the concern about the emerging trend of new cases of accelerated silicosis in Australia.
The SNSP will be most effective if implemented in collaboration with others who support, influence, and facilitate action on silica safety and silica-related diseases.
Respirable crystalline silica dust can be generated by construction and demolition activities. Below are resources which provide guidance on reducing silica dust exposure during construction and demolition work.
Medical practitioners have an important role in monitoring the health of workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust. The resources below provide guidance for medical practitioners on this topic.
Dust from dried clay and powdered glazes when making pottery and ceramics contain high levels of silica particles. Steps on how to minimise exposure to silica dust are provided below.
Work health and safety regulations prohibit the use of silica for abrasive blasting. Below are resources which provide guidance on preventing silica dust exposure in the abrasive blasting industry.
