Silicosis Awareness

Silicosis, an age-old occupational hazard, is resurfacing as a significant concern in the countertop industry due to the rising popularity of quartz, which contains higher silica levels than natural stone. With approximately 100,000 workers exposed, the disease is preventable through proper dust control methods. Innovative practices, like those at Capitol Granite, demonstrate that with the right techniques, the risk of silicosis can be effectively managed.