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MAQOHSC

Mining and Quarrying Occupational Health and Safety Committee (MAQOHSC)

The Mining and Quarrying Occupational Health and Safety Committee (MAQOHSC) is dedicated to safeguarding workers from dust related disease through its 5-year strategy and yearly action plan. Through a collaborative approach involving industry, unions, and government, MAQOHSC delivers practical safety initiatives, education, and research to reduce workplace harm. With a strong emphasis on preventing dust diseases such as silicosis, the Committee plays a vital role in promoting a healthier, safer future for workers.

The Committee’s key objectives

  • Work with stakeholders to implement a statewide health monitoring approach that effectively integrates with and contributes to the national silicosis strategy
  • Engage with small to medium employers in the mining and quarrying and other industries at risk from silicosis and dust related diseases to support improvements in prevention and management practices.
  • Support research in areas related to silicosis and dust related disease, by contributing to relevant state and national research initiatives.

Our key priorities

  • The mining and quarrying industry
  • The stone benchtop installation industry
  • Small and medium employers in relevant industries

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