Engineered Stone Ban – Protecting Workers from Silicosis

Do you know the hidden danger lurking in a popular building material? Engineered stone – an affordable and attractive building material, is linked to silicosis, a severe and debilitating lung disease. In 2023, concern for the health of engineered stone workers is growing along with the material’s demand in Australia. In this article, we address the “engineered stone ban” by examining the dangers, laws, and manufactured stone alternatives. Doing this gives consumers and building industry employees some insight into the facts.