On 2 March 2023, the Office of Local Government hosted a Safework NSW webinar on working with Crystalline Silica.
Michael Webber, a SafeWork NSW State Inspector, shared key information with Councils, including:
- What is Crystalline Silica
- Where it is found
- Health hazards from exposure
- Who is at risk
- How to reduce exposure
- Health monitoring and lung screening information
- Where Councils can find information about health monitoring and lung screening.
A recording of the webinar can be found HERE
Further information about Cystalline Silica can be found at: