Secret reports reveal silica dust breaches on major tunnel projects
Tunnel workers on Australia's major infrastructure projects were repeatedly exposed to silica dust levels far exceeding workplace standards, previously secret reports reveal. Occupational hygienist Kate Cole analyzed air sampling data from Brisbane's $19 billion Cross River Rail project, finding workers exceeded safe limits at least 55 times, with one breach reaching 11 times the permitted level.
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Published 26 Jul 2026, 20:02 UTC · Updated 26 Jul 2026, 20:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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