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Engineered stone will be banned in Australia in world-first decision (www.abc.net.au)
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[–] [email protected] 12 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Yup understood. The materials I listed are typically cut though at some stage and therefore release silica dust.

So engineered stone is too dangerous. But sandstone for a example, with potentially also very high levels of silicate dust when cut, is apparently fine provided you have mitigation strategies i.e. wet cutting masks etc. and like you say wouldn't the same strategies also apply to engineered stone?

To me it just doesn't seem consistent.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Ah, I missed what you were getting at before. Agreed, can't see why engineered stone should be a particular hazard if proper safety measures are being taken. Best guess is that they weren't, and this ban is simply the chosen way to stop people being harmed by the work. Just seems more performative than useful.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 8 months ago

I'll admit I am concerned they've set a precedent that's not practical that will now flow onto many other materials. But I'm open to the idea I've misunderstood some of the reasoning behind the decision.