California Lawmakers Introduce Legislation To Protect Workers From Silicosis Risks
Bill comes amid increasing concerns over the risks of silicosis among quartz stone countertop cutters, fabricators and installers.
Bill comes amid increasing concerns over the risks of silicosis among quartz stone countertop cutters, fabricators and installers.
Near-daily exposure to silica and aluminum trihydrate was a substantial factor in the former quartz countertop cutter’s silicosis diagnosis, lawsuit alleges.
Researchers recommend high-resolution CT scans to diagnose silicosis, which is an irreversible lung disease caused by cutting quartz countertops and breathing silica dust.