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Three Los Angeles City Councilmembers co-introduced a set of motions to address the rise of incurable lung disease cases in countertop workers in Los Angeles. Silicosis, according to the American Lung Association, is a lung disease caused by breathing in tiny bits of silica dust, which is a byproduct of cutting, grinding and molding engineered […]
In homes across America, engineered stone countertops are a common sight. However, a hidden danger lurks in the production of these popular kitchen features.
California regulators adopted emergency rules to try to protect laborers who cut countertops from silicosis, an incurable disease that has killed young workers, and head off "an industrial disaster."
The grinding and sanding of synthetic engineered stone exposes workers to high levels of lung-scarring silica. Experts say the health risk should have been clear long before workers began falling ill.
Home furniture giant IKEA has joined competitor Bunnings in phasing out the sale of engineered stone as calls grow for a national ban on the silica product.