Family demands ban after stonemason dies working with quartz worktops

"The death of 48-year-old stonemason Marek Marzec, caused by inhaling dust from quartz kitchen worktops, has renewed calls over the longstanding debate about the dangers of high-silica engineered stone. His family have said his passing was entirely preventable and directly linked to the material he worked with for over a decade. The case has intensified pressure on campaigners, experts, and industry leaders to push for stronger regulations or a nationwide ban to protect workers from this hidden workplace hazard."

"His family have said his passing was entirely preventable and directly linked to the material he worked with for over a decade. The case has intensified pressure on campaigners, experts, and industry leaders to push for stronger regulations or a nationwide ban to protect workers from this hidden workplace hazard."

Marek Marzec, a 48-year-old stonemason, died after inhaling dust from quartz kitchen worktops containing high levels of silica. The exposure occurred over more than a decade while he worked with engineered stone. His family described the death as entirely preventable and directly linked to the material. The incident has increased pressure from campaigners, occupational health experts, and industry leaders for stronger regulations or a nationwide ban. Proposed actions aim to reduce occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica and better protect workers from this hidden workplace hazard in fabrication and installation environments.

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