Understanding the Ban on Engineered Stone: Safety of Alternatives Explained
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Title
Understanding the Ban on Engineered Stone: Safety of Alternatives Explained
Website
https://theconversation.com/engineered-stone-is-now-banned-but-how-safe-are-the-alternatives-232488
Subject
Australia has banned engineered stone due to silica dust risks, leading homeowners to explore safer alternatives for kitchen benchtops. Options like timber, stainless steel, porcelain, concrete, and natural stone offer lower health risks for workers. While this ban is an incredible step forward and a win for public health, engineered stone is only part of the problem. We still see significant silica exposure in other industries, including construction, mining and tunnelling.
Publishing date
02 July 24
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