The Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists said there are a range of actions miners can take to combat outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease on-site.

While silicosis is currently at the forefront of people’s minds when it comes to diseases of which miners need to be aware, there are common health risks to which no industry is immune.

Legionnaires’ disease is known for resurfacing in the news every so often, but it can be more serious than an occasional nuisance.

A severe form of pneumonia, Legionnaires’ can be deadly if left untreated. In Australia, there are an average of 400 reported cases of the disease every year.

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