Articles Tagged with ''silica''

Federal and state health researchers are working to build the first comprehensive national list of stone countertop fabrication companies, part of a broad effort to reduce worker exposure to respirable crystalline silica and prevent silicosis, according to a blog post published Jan. 27 by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.

Massachusetts health officials issued a safety alert to stone countertop fabrication employers after confirming the state's first case of silicosis in a worker in the industry, the Department of Public Health announced Dec. 9.

A federal bill introduced in Congress would protect manufacturers and sellers of engineered stone products from civil lawsuits brought by workers who develop silicosis, shifting liability squarely onto fabricators who fail to follow safety regulations.

Joe Meyer, founder of Full Circle Water, addressed fabricators during a recent webinar, outlining how water system performance directly affects worker safety, equipment longevity and production efficiency.

Federal safety officials have cited a Georgia-based countertop manufacturer for exposing its workers to dangerous levels of respirable crystalline silica, a hazardous substance that can cause serious long-term health issues.

A new study warns that silica dust exposure may cause deposits to form in the brain, potentially impairing cognitive function, adding to the known occupational risks of silicosis and serious lung damage that stone cutters and kitchen countertop manufacturers may face.

Nearly 30 fabricators participated in the Boston Stone Summit, seeking interaction with industry peers to cover issues and other topics affecting them today.

NSI and ISFA released a new medical surveillance guidance document as well as extending collaboration with Yale School of Medicine to further study silica safety best practices.

A glimpse at a few of the many products for the stone and tile industry that will be showcased at Coverings 2025.

Completed by Yale Occupational and Environmental Medicine, the Silica Exposure Literature Review covers 34 publications and documents focused primarily on materials and work methods specific to RCS exposure from the fabrication of natural and engineered stone countertops.