Category: Quartz
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Quartz and Silicosis – What You Need to Know
If you are in the countertop industry you have most likely heard about silicosis. The issue has come to the forefront since Australia decided to ban quartz (effective July 1, 2024) and Cal-OSHA implemented their ETS in December of 2023. So what is Silicosis? The American Lung Association defines silicosis as “a type of pulmonary…