Silicosis is a long-term lung disease caused ... of nodular lesions in the upper lobes of the lungs. It is a type of pneumoconiosis. Silica is a substance naturally found in certain types of ...

The Australian Workers' Union (AWU) has condemned a "health disaster" on site during the construction of Sydney's M6 tunnel, where 13 workers reported having the deadly lung disease silicosis ...

Thirteen workers, including a 32-year-old, employed on tunnelling projects in Sydney have been diagnosed with silicosis. The workers' union says there have not been any prosecutions due to ...