Australia; VIC
Engineered stone benchtop workers have high self-reported rates of asthma, and those with a history of high workplace dust exposure were more likely to report asthma and other respiratory symptoms, even if they don't have silicosis, according to Australian research. Engineered stone benchtops have recently been banned in Australia due to the risk of silicosis among workers, but this research suggests they may also be at risk of other obstructive lung diseases. Most workers reported symptom improvement at weekends and on holidays.
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