The Industry Health Standards aim to provide greater consistency, clarity and transparency regarding medical determinations and improve medical management of identified issues across the NSW coal mining industry.
Respiratory Health Standard
Coal mining produces coal dust and dust from other minerals, including silica. Repeated exposure to coal mine dust can put coal mine workers at risk of developing coal mine dust lung diseases (CMDLD).
The Respiratory Health Standard applies to all approved medical practitioners who complete health assessments on NSW coal mine workers.
