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Mines Minister Dr Anthony Lynham<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

June 29, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

Current and former mine and quarry workers in Queensland will now have access to free lung checks to test for mine dust diseases such as silicosis.<\/p>\n

Mandatory free checks for current workers will apply from September 1.<\/p>\n

Under the changes, every worker will have a chest X-ray that is read by at least two qualified radiologists as well as a lung function test.<\/p>\n

This will happen when they start in the industry and at least once every five years during their career in the industry.<\/p>\n

After they leave the industry, they can continue to have free respiratory health checks for life, if they want to.<\/p>\n

The measure will provide mineral mine and quarry workers with the same health checks as coal miners who already have free mandatory respiratory screening.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery Queensland worker has the right to safe working conditions and peace of mind,\u201d Mines Minister Anthony Lynham said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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