Marek Marzec, a dad of three, was given weeks to live due to silicosis after spending over a decade working for manufacturers of quartz countertops ... fine dust when cut, which can lead to ...

Quartz countertops, a staple in many high-end kitchens ... contains more than 90% silica and generates fine dust when cut, which can lead to silicosis. Silicosis is a long-term lung disease ...

About 90 percent of the quartz countertops he repairs are a slightly off-white shade with gray veining that mimics Calacatta marble, a natural stone. He stocks up on the perfect colorant for ...

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According to the i newspaper, cases of silicosis have doubled among UK tradesmen, who can inhale toxic dust from cutting surfaces such as engineered quartz countertops. It is reported that 16 ...

You can return or exchange any order – in original condition – within 30 days of receiving it, unless it is a matter of a personalized item (in particular with all labels and patches attached).

The workers who cut and finished your sleek stone countertop may be paying a price in poor lung health, new research shows. Breathing in dust created by the manufacture of countertops can cause ...

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