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.