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Repeated Silica Dust Breaches Found on Major Australian Tunnel Projects

Repeated Silica Dust Breaches Found on Major Australian Tunnel Projects

Previously secret air-monitoring reports, released after NSW parliament compelled disclosure, show tunnel workers on prominent infrastructure projects were repeatedly exposed to silica dust levels above workplace standards. Occupational hygienist Kate Cole reviewed more than 100,000 pages of documents detailing the breaches and monitoring results.

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Tunnel workers on major projects repeatedly exposed to excessive silica dust levels