California board backs rules aimed at protecting workers from deadly silicosis
California has imposed permanent rules to protect countertop cutters from silicosis, an urgent workplace safety measure aimed at preventing this deadly disease.
California could require licenses for stonecutting shops amid deaths of young workers
Lawmakers in California propose licensing system for countertop cutting businesses to prevent deadly lung disease.
Safer stone? New countertop options emerge amid concerns over silicosis and worker deaths
Engineered stone manufacturers are developing products with reduced crystalline silica to address health concerns related to silicosis among stonecutters.
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.
Ask the Remodeler: Are quartz countertops dangerous for workers?
Workers face health risks from silica in quartz countertops; precautions are necessary to ensure safety.
Doctors said cutting countertops destroyed his lungs. He had to fight for workers' comp
Work-related silicosis cases continue to rise, particularly among countertop cutters due to exposure to engineered stone with high silica content.
California board backs rules aimed at protecting workers from deadly silicosis
California has imposed permanent rules to protect countertop cutters from silicosis, an urgent workplace safety measure aimed at preventing this deadly disease.
California could require licenses for stonecutting shops amid deaths of young workers
Lawmakers in California propose licensing system for countertop cutting businesses to prevent deadly lung disease.
Safer stone? New countertop options emerge amid concerns over silicosis and worker deaths
Engineered stone manufacturers are developing products with reduced crystalline silica to address health concerns related to silicosis among stonecutters.
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.
Ask the Remodeler: Are quartz countertops dangerous for workers?
Workers face health risks from silica in quartz countertops; precautions are necessary to ensure safety.
Doctors said cutting countertops destroyed his lungs. He had to fight for workers' comp
Work-related silicosis cases continue to rise, particularly among countertop cutters due to exposure to engineered stone with high silica content.
California bill calls for certification for stonecutting shops amid worker deaths from silicosis
Legislation aims to protect countertop workers from silicosis through safety training and certification of fabrication shops.
'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.
UK kitchen industry divided over decision to ban artificial stone products amid rising silicosis cases
Concerns over the health risks of artificial stone products have sparked debate in the UK kitchen industry regarding a potential nationwide ban.
Calls to ban kitchen worktops made from artificial stone over health concerns
Medical experts urge UK Government to ban artificial stone worktops due to silicosis risk.
UK urged to consider ban on artificial stone worktops over silicosis risk
The government is urged to consider banning artificial stone worktops due to the health risks associated with inhaling silica dust during their manufacture.
Calls to ban kitchen worktops made from artificial stone over health concerns
Medical experts urge UK Government to ban artificial stone worktops due to silicosis risk.
UK urged to consider ban on artificial stone worktops over silicosis risk
The government is urged to consider banning artificial stone worktops due to the health risks associated with inhaling silica dust during their manufacture.