Crystalline silica is contained in products such as engineered stone, ceramic tiles, concrete, bricks and marble. High-risk crystalline silica work can create hazardous dust which, if inhaled, can cause deadly lung and respiratory diseases, such as silicosis.
In 2021, WorkSafe accepted 73 claims from workers who have developed silica related disease as a result of workplace exposure and sadly, five people lost their lives. Read more: nationaltribune.com.au