California Moves to Ban High-Silica Engineered Stone Countertops to Protect Workers
Cal/OSHA issued draft rules to prohibit the fabrication of artificial stone products containing more than 1% crystalline silica, citing lung risks to workers.
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California Moves to Ban High-Silica Engineered Stone Countertops to Protect Workers
Cal/OSHA issued draft rules to prohibit the fabrication of artificial stone products containing more than 1% crystalline silica, citing lung risks to workers.
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Quartz Countertop Work Tied to Rise in Silicosis
A study of California workers identified nearly 600 cases of the incurable lung condition silicosis, prompting experts to call for national surveillance and stronger safety standards.
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