In Australia we have different regulations in each state and then have federal regulation. Suggest looking at websites like ComCare and AustLII (this has access to all Australian Acts and Regulations).
Chapters 35-40 of Occupational Disorders of the Lung ed Hendrik,Burge,Beckett, Churg Saunders 2002 are very good on this, with details from different countries, covering general OHS, mining safety specific legislation, compensation plus actual contacts, including internet.