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QLD slashes mine dust limits – Australian Mining
A reduction of the allowable limits for respirable coal and silica dust in Queensland has taken effect.
A reduction of the allowable limits for respirable coal and silica dust in Queensland has taken effect.
The limit for respirable coal dust has been cut from 2.5 milligrams per cubic metres down to 1.5 milligrams.
The allowable limit for silica dust has also been lowered from one milligram per cubic metre to 0.05 milligrams.
This move follows a nationwide review by Safework Australia and applies to all the states metalliferous mine and quarry workers.
Queensland Mines Minister Anthony Lynham …
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