New Dust Testing Tool for Lung Disease Following Engineered Stone Ban

Published on January 10, 2024

Fears remain for the lung health of workers in various industries, despite a national ban on engineered stone coming into effect this year. Experts pointed out that current dust testing methods focus solely on the weight of particles, overlooking the potential importance of their size and shape in ensuring safety. The University of Queensland (UQ) has developed a testing method to identify more dangerous materials, offering better protection for workers in mining and construction against diseases like black lung and silicosis. Many workers developing silicosis, an incurable lung disease, due to working with engineered stone led to a complete ban on the material in Australia starting from July 1....

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