MANUFACTURED stone used in kitchens should be banned, says a senior Hunter respiratory clinician as a new report reveals screening of manufactured stone workers for deadly silicosis has missed 40 per cent of cases.
Banning is "probably what should happen" said Dr Geoff Tyler, who has seen up to 18 new cases of silicosis each month this year in his role as a medical advisory member of icare, the former NSW Dust Diseases Authority. Read more: newcastleherald.com.au