L.A. Jury Finds $52.4 Million in Damages in Silicosis Case
Two quartz-surface manufacturers and one distributor won’t face anything close to full amount, however.
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CA Silicosis Legislation Withdrawn
AB 3043, called the Silicosis Prevention Act, won’t be moving forward this year, as state regulators balk at some provisions.
MAPEI, Daltile Sponsoring Flooring Summit
Companies will be prime backers of sustainability meeting this summer in Washington.
Coverings Marks Earth Day 2024
Event will hold several sustainability-based activities on April 22.
2024 NSI Awards Entries Sought
Deadlines set for May 20 for industry honors, June 20 for Pinnacle Awards
Quarrier Award Added to NSI Honors
Thor Lundh accolade begins this year; nominations due by May 20.
NSI Offering Embodied Carbon CEU
Includes information on natural stone’s sustainability compared to man-made materials.
Australia to Ban Engineered Stone in 2024
Fabrication of manufactured surfaces with crystalline-silica content will cease on July 1.
California Adopts Tougher Silica Standards
Wet fabrication, more employee health oversight will go into effect by year’s end.
California Silica Rules Headed for Vote
State workplace-safety standards board will consider “emergency action” on Thursday.
