California is set to vote on a ban of engineered stone later today - potentially becoming the first US state to outlaw its ...

When you're tired of your old kitchen countertops and are ready for a change, you need to take several steps before a kitchen countertop installation. One of the first steps is deciding exactly what ...

Quartz countertops have become a staple of many a high-end kitchen, but the path to getting them there is paved with risk. Quartz is also called engineered stone because it is made by binding crushed ...

California regulators advanced a proposal to ban artificial stone countertops linked to silicosis from toxic silica dust, ...

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) says it believes a crackdown on toxic dust is the best way to keep workers safe ...

Silicosis is caused by inhaling crystalline silica dust, which is generated by cutting, polishing or grinding stones, ...

Surfaces brand Neolith makes engineered stone without silica, which has been linked to a surge in severe cases of silicosis. (Courtesy Neolith) Because of this, Australia banned engineered stone, and ...

Engineered stone, or quartz, is a man-made material made with high concentrations of silica that is commonly used to make kitchen countertops in the U.S. But doctors are seeing more and more workers ...

Engineered stone, also known as artificial stone or composite stone, has become a popular material in the construction and design industries due to its aesthetic appeal and durability. It’s become the ...

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced a major package of measures to protect workers from the dangers of ...

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