California acts to prohibit quartz countertops as a dangerous lung illness rises among workers
California Regulators Propose Ban on Quartz Countertops California’s workplace safety regulators are looking to ban quartz kitchen countertops entirely. They’ve linked these countertops to a grim, incurable lung disease affecting workers in the industry. The state’s Occupational Safety and Health Standards Commission has proposed a ban on the processing of artificial stone to curb the […]
Massachusetts verifies the first case of silicosis connected to quartz countertops
Massachusetts Reports First Case of Incurable Lung Disease Linked to Quartz Countertops On Tuesday, health officials in Massachusetts confirmed the state’s first case of a severe lung disease associated with exposure to certain countertop materials. This particular disease is closely linked to quartz, which has gained popularity for its aesthetic appeal and practicality in homes. […]