Be Silica Smart when working with silica (SWA, 20 Jul 2026)
Safe Work Australia publishes practical silica dust safety guidance for workers handling silica-containing materials including engineered stone, brick
Workplace Exposure Limits transition stakeholder pack released (SWA, 10 Jun 2026)
SWA releases stakeholder pack to support the transition to new workplace exposure limits — relevant to RCS PEL and respirable crystalline silica stand
Silica — Safe Work Australia Hazard Topic Page
Safe Work Australia maintains comprehensive guidance on silica hazards. Silica dust is produced when materials containing silica such as natural or en
What Australia’s Engineered Stone Ban Means for Construction Businesses
As of 1 July 2024, Australia has enforced a ban on the use, supply, manufacture, and installation of engineered stone products. This move aims to prot
Australia Bans Engineered Stone Due to Silicosis Risk — Global First
Australia became the first country in the world to ban engineered stone, following rising cases of silicosis among workers who handle the material. Th
Natural Stone Sustainability Standard (ANSI 373) and Engineered Surfaces: What Specifiers Should Know
SilicaFree Surfaces › Natural Stone Sustainabili […]
Natural Stone Institute Expands Silica Safety Advocacy and Research Efforts Amid Ongoing Regulatory
The Natural Stone Institute is expanding its silica safety advocacy and research in 2026. What it means for stone fabricators and the supply chain.
A Unified Voice for Our Trade — Industry Leaders Attend U.S. ITC Remedy Hearing in Washington DC
Industry leaders attended US ITC quartz surface trade remedy hearings in Washington DC. What the unified fabrication voice means for QSP policy.
Have your say on protecting workers from exposure to lead — Safe Work Australia
Safe Work Australia opened public consultation on lead exposure limits for workers. Here is how to submit feedback and what changes are on the table.
Natural Stone Institute Releases State of Silica Safety: 2024-25 Progress Report and 2026 Roadmap
NSI published its silica safety progress report for 2024-25. Key findings on US regulatory trends and a 2026 fabrication safety roadmap.