'I am 48 and dying of a fatal disease caused by working on kitchen worktops'
Marek Marzec's battle with terminal silicosis highlights unsafe work conditions in the stone cutting industry, emphasizing the urgent need for regulatory changes.
Ban on artificial stone worktops should be considered to save workers experts
Kitchen worktops made from artificial stone contain high levels of silica, leading to an incurable lung disease known as silicosis.
'I am 48 and dying of a fatal disease caused by working on kitchen worktops'
Marek Marzec's battle with terminal silicosis highlights unsafe work conditions in the stone cutting industry, emphasizing the urgent need for regulatory changes.
Ban on artificial stone worktops should be considered to save workers experts
Kitchen worktops made from artificial stone contain high levels of silica, leading to an incurable lung disease known as silicosis.
Coroner orders employment records after engineer killed by asbestos
Asbestos exposure led to Dean Haggar's cancer diagnosis and subsequent death, necessitating an inquest.
No water, no shade. Life as a roofer in the sweltering Florida heat: It feels like 120F'
Working conditions for roofers in Florida are increasingly dangerous due to rising temperatures and inadequate hydration support.
JPMorgan, Bank of America Set 80 Hour Week Limit: Overwork | Entrepreneur
JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America are capping junior bankers' hours at 80, aimed at reducing excessive workloads and promoting health.
Sensors can read your sweat and predict overheating. Here's why privacy advocates care
Wearable technologies are increasingly utilized to monitor worker safety amid rising temperatures and potential heat stress.
Ancient Scribes Got Ergonomic Injuries, Too
Ancient Egyptian scribes held a prestigious position due to literacy, performing vital administrative tasks despite facing similar occupational health issues as modern office workers.
Prison Workers Excluded From Indoor Heat Protections by California Regulators | KQED
Inmates at California's correctional facilities do not benefit from the same proposed employer requirements to protect workers from excessive indoor heat.