It is estimated up to 600,000 Australian workers are potentially being exposed to silica dust each year.

Between 83,090 and 103,860 silicosis cases and 10,390 lung cancers are expected to result from current RCS exposure.

In Australia, legislative standards on silica dust are evolving rapidly, with significant changes occurring across different states. The health risks associated with silica dust exposure have prompted authorities to enact stricter regulations aimed at protecting workers in various industries, particularly construction and mining.