The use, supply and manufacture of all engineered stone will be prohibited from 1 July 2024 in Australia.
Australia has become the first country to announce a ban on engineered stone following a surge in workers developing the lung disease silicosis.
Commonwealth, state, and territory workplace ministers unanimously agreed to implement a national ban on the product at a long-awaited meeting on Wednesday afternoon.
See full article here. Find out about our silica safety courses here. View the facts from SafeWork NSW here.

Engineered stone has become a popular product in kitchens for its affordability and durability. (Unsplash: Christian Mackie)
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