HSE Warns Against Dry Cutting of Stone in Fightback Against Silicosis
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HSE warns against dry cutting of stone in fightback against silicosis
Two recent deaths by silicosis have prompted new guidance warning against dry cutting of engineered stone. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) said the practice was “unacceptable” and illegal, as it can cause silicosis, a potentially deadly but preventable lung disease that is responsible for… The post HSE warns against dry cutting of stone in fightback against silicosis appeared first on Construction News.
HSE Says No Dry Cutting of Engineered Stone as Inspections Ramp Up
Read the latest magazine Health & Safety Industry News HSE Says No Dry Cutting of Engineered Stone as Inspections Ramp Up 11 May 2026 The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has today published new guidance to protect workers from the dangers of engineered stone dust – including silicosis, a deadly-but-preventable lung disease caused by breathing in silica dust released during stone cutting. Backed up by a nationwide inspection programme, the …
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