California: Porcelain, Ceramics Not “Artificial Stone”
Proposed changes to crystalline-silica-exposure standards include exemption.
Category: Safety (with Eye on OSHA)
OSHA Cites Shop in Slab-Fall Death
Agency notes March accident came after failure to follow federal guidelines.
Cal/OSHA Cites Nine for Safety Violations
More than $168,000 meted out in fines; non-compliance with air quality noted.
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.
CA Silicosis Legislation Withdrawn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.
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.
Australian Regulators Urge Ban on Engineered Stone
Government officials to decide on action by year’s end.
Industry Involved in Stronger CA Silicosis Regs
National Stone Institute among reps in effort to avert banning of specific hard surfaces.
