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:

• SafeWork NSW
• Breathe Freely Australia
• Australian Institute of Occupational Hygenists