Govt Missing in Action on Silicosis

The National Dust Disease Taskforce’s (NDDT) report - released last week after 2 years has sent shivers down the spine of any one concerned. It recommends a self-regulatory model for industries where there is a risk of exposure to respirable crystalline silica – a model that has clearly failed. We follow up on what is being called the new asbestos. A clear and present danger to workers lives.