Why We Say NO to Engineered Stone
[UPDATED] Many lives [including stonemasons] are being lost due to silicosis, a terminal lung illness caused by stone fabricators dry cutting, polishing, and grinding the material, which can develop after breathing in dangerous silica dust. As of 1 July 20024, the production, distribution, processing, and installation of engineered stone benchtops, panels, and slabs are now prohibited in Australia.