Regulation Tracker

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2026-07-29

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 sto

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2026-07-29

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 sil

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2026-07-29

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 natu

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2026-07-29

What Australia’s Engineered Stone Ban Means for Construction Businesse

As of 1 July 2024, Australia has enforced a ban on the use, supply, manufacture, and installation of engineered stone products. This move aim

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2026-07-29

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 mat

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2026-07-27

Natural Stone Institute Expands Silica Safety Advocacy and Research Efforts Amid

The Natural Stone Institute is expanding its silica safety advocacy and research in 2026. What it means for stone fabricators and the supply

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2026-07-27

A Unified Voice for Our Trade — Industry Leaders Attend U.S. ITC Remedy Hearing

Industry leaders attended US ITC quartz surface trade remedy hearings in Washington DC. What the unified fabrication voice means for QSP poli

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2026-07-27

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 th

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2026-07-27

Natural Stone Institute Releases State of Silica Safety: 2024-25 Progress Report

NSI published its silica safety progress report for 2024-25. Key findings on US regulatory trends and a 2026 fabrication safety roadmap.</

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2026-07-27

Silica Dust Prevention — NEPSI Propagation (Belgium, March 2026 Seminar Report)

NEPSI published its March 2026 Belgium report on silica dust prevention. New tools for SMEs and EU best practices for safer stone processing.

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2026-07-27

Natural Stone Institute Releases New Guidance on Respirator Use for Stone Fabric

The Natural Stone Institute released updated respirator guidance for stone fabrication shops. Practical advice on silica dust and OSHA compli

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2026-07-27

NEPSI Seminar on Stones — Brussels, 12 February 2026

NEPSI held a Brussels seminar on engineered stone safety in 2026. EU stakeholders shared updates on national silica dust prevention initiativ

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