Re:Australia to Ban Engineered Stone
by donatj on Wednesday December 13, 2023 @05:31PM
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Even if they did cut on site, is that any worse than cutting natural stone?
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Yes, per the article.
"Safe Work found that while silicosis cases could emerge in several industries, the numbers were "disproportionate" among engineered stone workers. Engineered stone workers also suffered a faster disease progression and were more likely to die from it, the report said."