The resounding message of the Safe Work Australia report into silicosis is simple: Ban engineered stone benchtops and save worker lives. So what will make governments act, asks Adele Ferguson.

Damning silicosis report calls for world-first ban on deadly engineered stone —will governments listen?

Silicosis is a work-related disease that is entirely preventable. It is on the rise globally due in part to weak regulators and companies putting profit before the safety of workers.

  • geophysicist
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    1 year ago

    Sorry I don’t see the UK gov report, could you link it?

    Thanks for all the info btw, I know I’m focusing on the points where we disagree but the info is really interesting and informative