The Age
·general
·2 hours ago
Hamish’s bosses preached safety. Then he was diagnosed with a deadly disease
Hamish Studholme, a Sydney tunneller diagnosed with incurable silicosis in 2023, is suing former employers after working on major infrastructure projects. A University of Sydney survey of 290 industry workers found 63 percent reported barriers to dust control, with weak leadership and regulatory enforcement cited as central issues. Research forecasts up to 103,000 Australians will develop silicosis from workplace exposure.
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