Cases of silicosis among Victorian workers involved in the fabrication and installation of artificial stone benchtops have ...

Our study has demonstrated an alarmingly rapid increase in cases of silicosis caused by work with artificial stone and provides further justification for Australia's prohibition of the material.

Monash University research has confirmed the disturbing increase in the deadly lung disease, which is caused by inhaling fine silica dust particles, and is a growing concern for workers in industries ...