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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
Gabriel Fowler

Watchdog to report on 'safe' use of silica

Exposure to respirable crystalline silica at work continues to be an issue of national significance, says Safe Work Australia CEO Michelle Baxter.

THE question of a ban on engineered stone products is hanging in the air as Safe Work Australia prepares report that's due in less than six weeks' time.

A public consultation on the issue has received more than 100 submissions, including from Hunter-based firm Stone Obsessions.

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