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icare lung bus visiting HIA Hunter office

Media release

icare lung bus visiting HIA Hunter office

Media release
“This week, the icare lung health monitoring bus will visit Newcastle, spending 3 days at the HIA office at Mayfield West,” said Craig Jennion, HIA Hunter Executive Director.

Fondly known as the icare lung bus, the vehicle is a mobile clinic that provides lung health checks for workers, ensuring early detection and treatment of dust diseases like asbestosis, silicosis, and mesothelioma.

“An extremely popular service, the icare lung screening service makes it easy for employers to comply with work safety obligations and monitor the respiratory health of workers exposed to asbestos, crystalline silica and other hazardous dusts.

“Onsite from Tuesday 15 to Thursday 17 April at 17 Murray Dwyer Circuit, Mayfield West 100% of the sessions have been fully booked. HIA is pleased that employers and workers have taken advantage of the service.  

“Having access to the icare lung bus locally is important as it provides convenient, efficient and affordable health monitoring for workers who may have been exposed to hazardous substances in the workplace.  

“HIA supports services that assist employers monitor exposure, protects workers’ health and ensures workplace safety and regulatory compliance,” concluded Mr Jennion.

For more information please contact:

Craig Jennion

Executive Director - Hunter
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