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A new law aims to protect workers from silicosis, a lung disease linked to popular household countertops. Experts say it ...

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Ultimately, González was diagnosed with silicosis, a distinct form of pulmonary fibrosis, or severe lung scarring. Silicosis ...

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Dublin, Oct. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Global Engineered Stone Countertops Market Report 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Despite a contraction in demand in ...

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A new California law aims to protect workers from silicosis, an incurable lung disease that has killed 29 people in the state and sickened hundreds. Experts say it isn’t enough.

A construction worker sands a kitchen counter. When engineered stone is cut or ground, the dust can pose a threat to workers, according to health officials. (Genaro Molina/Los Angeles Times) Silicosis ...