Large-scale construction projects involving drilling and demolition generate significant dust, requiring teams to navigate ...

Previous studies have reported the prevalence of silicosis among agate-stone workers to range from 18% to 69%, with the rate ...

Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Brooke van Velden says the consultation on working with engineered stone closes ...

Residents in a sparsely populated area of Iron County are speaking out against a contractor that's asking Iron County to allow them to build a mine in the area.

Medical experts and safety advocates warn that artificial stone silicosis is a growing epidemic, one that mirrors the asbestos crisis of the past century. The disease is irreversible and, with many ...

Exposures to silica dust, solvents or heavy metals increase the likelihood of developing various forms of myositis, ...

Cases of silicosis among Victorian workers involved in the fabrication and installation of artificial stone benchtops have ...

Locals near the facility said they avoid opening their windows because the crushed material makes it hard to breathe and ...

The Carver County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday morning to delay a decision on a proposed Dahlgren Township gravel mining expansion. After a break of several minutes to mull it ...

Stone fabricators who work with natural and engineered countertop products may be at risk of inhaling silica dust and developing serious illnesses like silicosis. If you became ill after being exposed ...

The stylish - and expensive - kitchen countertops have become a staple in millions of homes across the US but there are growing concerns over the material used to make them.

Optimised final draft guidance published today recommends 12 SQ-HDM SLIT, also known as Acarizax and made by ALK-Abello, as an option for treating persistent moderate to severe house dust mite ...