Silicosis cases linked to artificial stone worktops increasing in the UK, with 8 confirmed cases and one fatality.
Artificial stone contains up to 90% crystalline silica, significantly heightening the risk of inhalation dust during processing.
Young workers in their 20s and 30s are particularly affected, emphasizing the urgent need to address this occupational health hazard.
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