Jim Shannon MP

Sep 4, 2024 | britsafe.org | Jim Shannon MP |Francesca Ledwith |Pinsent Masons |Mick Dawson

Engineered stone has increased in popularity in recent years and has been accompanied by the emergence of a severe and rapidly progressive form of silicosis, largely driven by its high (more than 90 per cent) silica content compared with marble (three per cent) and granite (30 per cent), and the fine dust it generates when cut. This has led to a ban on engineered stone in California and Australia and has led to wider calls for a ban in the UK.

Apr 1, 2023 | britsafe.org | Jim Shannon MP |Mick Dawson |Mike Robinson FCA

Silicosis is considered to be the most common chronic occupational lung disease worldwide. It is a form of pneumoconiosis and is a progressive, degenerative clinical respiratory condition which causes crippling health conditions and co-morbidities and can lead to death. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) refers to silica as “the biggest risk to construction workers after asbestos”. An estimated 600,000 workers are exposed to silica in the UK each year.

Mar 31, 2023 | britsafe.org | Jim Shannon MP

It is a form of pneumoconiosis and is a progressive, degenerative clinical respiratory condition which causes crippling health conditions and co-morbidities and can lead to death. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) refers to silica as “the biggest risk to construction workers after asbestos”. An estimated 600,000 workers are exposed to silica in the UK each year.