Podcasts about Silicosis

00:00 Brought to You By Quantra00:22 Intro00:33 New California Silicosis Bill Introduced02:02 A Word from Quantra03:30 California Fab Safety Rules Made Permanent04:48 Silicosis May Evade Early Diagnosis: Study 06:39 Stone Steps Up Southeast Asia Trade Show07:55 Foundation Backs Natural-Stone Work09:48 Eduardo Cosentino Heads Up NKBA10:55 Coldspring Hires New CFO11:57 NSI, ISFA Issues Silicosis Review13:16 NSI Names 2025 Stone of the Year13:44 Outro14:11 Brought to You By QuantraRadio Stone Update is presented on the second and fourth Wednesdays every month at 9 a.m. everywhere on Earth with the latest news and insights in hard surfaces. Check our archives at www.radiostoneupdate.com.

00:00 Brought to You By Quantra00:22 Intro01:34 Silicosis: The Gonzales-Reyes Lawsuit03:30 Silicosis: California Rules and Laws05:04 A Word from TAB Quartz06:16 Silicosis: May Evade Early Diagnosis 07:01 Silicosis: Increased Government Enforcement08:26 Silicosis: Outside the United States10:03 Tariffs: India Quartz Surface12:15 Tariffs: India Ceramic Tile14:40 Tariffs: China Quartz Surface14:59 Hard-Surface Company Investments17:49 2024 Hard-Surface Trade Events21:39 Worldwide Natural Stone Strategic Alliance22:39 Latin-American Fabricator Expo Debuts23:06 First Thor Lundh Quarrier Award23:53 Patrick Perus Retires at Polycor24:56 Outro25:24 Brought to You By QuantraRadio Stone Update is presented on the second and fourth Wednesdays every month at 9 a.m. everywhere on Earth with the latest news and insights in hard surfaces. Check our archives at www.radiostoneupdate.com.

In this episode, we tell the fascinating tale of John Henry, the legendary steel-driving man of Appalachia. Join Steve and Rod as they explore the story of this American folk hero, a man of strength and determination who is said to have stood against the power of machines during the industrial revolution.From the Big Bend Tunnel in West Virginia to the comic book adaptations in the 21st century, John Henry's story is woven into the fabric of American culture. Don't miss this episode of Stories of Appalachia.Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, available on your favorite podcast app.   Thanks for listening, and we'll see you next time!  

Silicosis is a lung disease caused by inhaling tiny crystalline particles of silica, or silicon dioxide, often linked to work environments like mining, construction, stonework, and sandblasting. The disease leads to symptoms such as coughing, inflammation, and fibrosis (scarring) and is classified under pneumoconioses, a group of lung conditions caused by inhaling dust. Silicosis can be chronic, developing over more than 10 years of exposure; subacute, occurring in two to five years with heavier exposure; or acute, which can happen within months of intense exposure. Although silicosis is irreversible and has no cure, treatments are available to manage symptoms.

00:00 Brought to You By TAB Surfaces00:19 Intro00:29 Global efforts for Sustainable Natural Stone02:42 A Word from TAB Quartz03:51 Color Quartz Dropped from Silicosis Award05:39 Marble Systems Inc. Announces VA Expansion06:55 Amendola New Americas CEO at Neolith08:07 UK Considers New Fabrication Safety Rule09:39 2025 Marmomac Brazil in São Paulo10:58 Cosentino Revamps Two U.S. Showrooms12:23 Employees Now Own Premier Granite & Stone13:12 Neolith Gains Good Housekeeping Award13:51 Park Industries Holds Expo in Hawaii14:55 BACA BASH on Nov. 2116:00 Outro16:28 Brought to You By TAB SurfacesRadio Stone Update is presented on the second and fourth Wednesdays every month at 9 a.m. everywhere on Earth with the latest news and insights in hard surfaces. Check our archives at www.radiostoneupdate.com.

In this episode, we chat with Jonathan Walsh, a principal lawyer at Maurice Blackburn, who has dedicated nearly two decades to advocating for workers affected by dust diseases. Jonathan emphasizes the importance of early detection and improved workplace conditions, passionately fighting for those who often feel powerless against large corporations. He discusses the barriers workers face in seeking compensation, including stigma and fear of job loss while offering practical advice on understanding legal rights and seeking medical help. Highlighting the role of organizations in raising awareness, Jonathan underscores the urgent need for systemic change in how workplaces handle dust exposure, advocating for a more supportive environment that empowers workers to speak up about their health concerns. About our guest: Jonathan Walsh is a Principal Lawyer and Practice Group Leader for the QLD, NT, and NSW Dust Diseases teams at Maurice Blackburn, based in Brisbane. An Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury (Dust Diseases) by the Law Society of NSW, Jonathan graduated from Macquarie University with a Bachelor of Media and a Bachelor of Laws. He joined Maurice Blackburn in 2003, was admitted to practice in 2005, and took a hiatus from 2007 to 2011 to work in a major commercial law firm and as in-house counsel for a financial institution before returning to the firm. Known for his hard work and technical expertise, Jonathan is dedicated to achieving justice for clients affected by corporate and governmental negligence. He emphasizes the importance of support beyond compensation, frequently visiting clients in their homes or hospitals and collaborating with support groups to ensure comprehensive care and guidance. Follow Our Guest: Website: https://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/ Linkedin: https://au.linkedin.com/in/jonathanfwalsh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.walsh.908/ Follow Us On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestevehodgson/ https://www.instagram.com/sharewithsteve/ Episode Highlights: 00:00 - Episode Trailer 02:23 - Who is Jonathan Walsh? 03:53 - The Path to Law 08:27 - Returning to Maurice Blackburn 12:02 - Values that Drive Jonathan's Work 16:04 - Current Issues in Workplace Relations 19:58 - Lessons from the Past: James Hardie Case 24:01 - Legislative Changes and Future Directions 31:35 - Job Security vs. Safety: A Difficult Choice for Workers 34:27 -  The Silicosis Crisis in Australia 37:41 - Understanding Workers' Compensation Claims for Lung Diseases 40:21 - Barriers to Compensation for Dust Diseases 43:21 - How to Make Informed Decisions About Health and Legal Rights 45:42 - The Power of Advocacy 52:31 - Understanding the importance of what you put in 54:32 - Definition of Success 59:36 - Managing Emotions in Sensitive Cases

BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the industry, including a quick end to the dockworkers strike, the shuttering of an online antiques site, and a look at whether a wave of silicosis lawsuits will upend the world of engineered stone. Later, East Fork CEO Alex Matisse joins the show to talk about Helene's impact and what comes next for North Carolina.   This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Isla PorterHELENE RELIEFRed Cross of North CarolinaBeLoved AshevilleLINKSEast ForkBusiness of Home

00:00 Brought to You By Quantra00:23 Intro00:33 $1 Million OSHA Fine Tied to Silicosis03:18 Jeremy Sax New NTCA Deputy Director04:51 A Word from Quantra06:04 Washington State Imposes $300K-plus Sliica Fine07:18 California Hits 9 Shops With Silica-related Fines08:47 Online Poker Charity Tourney for Stone Charities11:23 U.S., U.K. Fabricators Form Strategic Partnership13:01 Online Signup Opens for KBIS 202514:05 Vadara Signs Up East-Coast Distributors15:12 Princeton Chemical Hires Ruth for Customer Service16:06 Outro16:36 Brought to You By QuantraRadio Stone Update is presented on the second and fourth Wednesdays every month at 9 a.m. everywhere on Earth with the latest news and insights in hard surfaces. Check our archives at www.radiostoneupdate.com.

00:00 Brought to You By ...00:21 Intro00:31 $52 Million Damages in Silicosis Trial03:08 Cosentino: Challenges beyond 2Q 202405:37 A Word from Quantra06:50 Exports Key for Cachoeiro Stone Show08:43 ISFA Annual Meet Set for Miami Area10:20 Porcelain Training Next Month in Austin, Texas11:59 UMI to Distribute Vicostone Along East Coast12:51 TCNA Gets Green Education Grant13:57 Silicosis Assessment Docs from NSI15:15 Hegland Now VP Sales/Marketing at Park15:57 Outro16:25 Brought to You By ...Radio Stone Update is presented on the second and fourth Wednesdays every month at 9 a.m. everywhere on Earth with the latest news and insights in hard surfaces. Check our archives at www.radiostoneupdate.com.

00:00 Intro00:30 California Silicosis Bill Withdrawn02:29 José "Pepe" Cosentino Dies at 7803:29 A Word from Tab Quartz04:39 ISFA Fabricator Forums in August, September06:22 Park Digital Expo in Hawaii in October07:38 MSI Repeats as U.S. "Top Seller"09:08 Iris Ceramica Produces Green-Powered Slab11:23 SIKA Building New Mortar Plant in N.J.12:38 OutroThis episode is brought to you by TAB Quartz.Radio Stone Update is presented on the second and fourth Wednesdays every month at 9 a.m. everywhere on Earth with the latest news and insights in hard surfaces. Check our archives at www.radiostoneupdate.com.

We are absoultely blessed to have an amazing and humble Nayab Sultan join us on the Conversation this week. Genuinely one of the biggest honours I have had to speak to someone who has achieved so much to help humanity. Just listen. That''s all I can say. Just listen.Dr. Nayab Sultan is a certified Health, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and Environmental Sciences Professional with licenses in Occupational Medicine1. He has over 35 years of global experience across 60 countries and several sectors including construction, engineering, mining, tunnelling, oil and gas, process industries as well as trade unions and governmental and non-governmental organizations.During his extensive career, he has worked with organizations of all types ranging from global leaders to small family-run businesses2. His clients have included ABB, Saudi Aramco, Shell, BP, British Coal Board, Tata Steel, Imperial College London, Jaguar Landrover, Dubai Dry Docks, Georgia Pacific (Pulp and Paper), Fujitsu, Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE1978, Victoria), Capital Regional District, Metro Vancouver, Tuvalu Seafarers Union, and the Ministry of Labour, Government of Uganda.Dr. Sultan is currently a Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham in the Geography, Earth, and Environmental Sciences department3. He is also an Examiner for the National Examinations Board for Occupational Safety and Health in Leicester, GB3. He serves on the Research and Ethics Committee at the Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences in Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada.He has also been a Visiting Professor at the University of Malawi's School of Applied Sciences, Department of Environmental Health3. He has been a Course Reviewer and Instructor, and a Course Developer at the Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences.Dr. Sultan holds a PhD in Occupational Health, Safety, and the Environment from the University of Birmingham3. He also has a Master of Research (MRes) from the University of Hull, and an M.Sc. in Occupational Health, Safety, and the Environment from the University of Birmingham3. He completed his M.Phil by Research at the University of the West Indies.He is an international expert in work-related ill-health and occupational diseases, and a subject matter expert in Silica Dust Management, Silicosis, and Silica-Induced Diseases.Dr. Sultan is a member of several professional organizations including the South African Society of Occupational Medicine (SASOM), the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering, the International Commission on Occupational Health, and the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nayabsultan/Website: http://www.global-hse.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drnayabsultan Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An industry health and safety group believes more regulation is needed to make working with potentially dangerous engineered stone benches safer but a total ban on products containing silica is unworkable. A group of Doctors has written to the government urging it to follow in Australia's footsteps and outlaw the composite stone product that's popular in kitchen and bathroom ware. Silica dust produced when the the benches are cut is proven to cause the lung disease Silicosis, as well as cancer, kidney and heart disease. The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation is also backing a ban. IMPAC Director Tom Reeves speaks to Lisa Owen

Doctors are calling for a ban on engineered stone that's commonly used in kitchen and bathroom benchtops saying it's causing serious illness and death to workers, who are processing it. Silica dust from engineered or human made stone has been proven to cause the lung disease Silicosis, as well as cancer, kidney and heart disease. The Royal Australasian College of Physicians has written to the government saying about a thousand former and current stone masons are at risk. Dr Alexandra Muthu spokesperson for the Royal Australiasian College of Physicians, speaks to Lisa Owen.

Dr Jeremy T. Hua MD, MPH is a lung doctor at National Jewish Health  in the Division of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences. He specializes in patients who get sick from where they work and how we can help keep them healthy. Today we discuss crystalline silica and the booming lung disease caused by inhaling it. Many of the workplaces are smaller, and employers may be unaware of the risk to employees or be put at a competitive disadvantage if they do address the risk and wider standards are not in place to protect all workers. However, the products involving quartz are everywhere, often in our kitchens, bathrooms and more. Listen and learn how so many of the products in are lives increasingly use engineered stone, how silica exposure is increasing, and what needs to be done. To Do - Learn more about silicosis from the American Lung Association or at the post for this episode.  - When considering a kitchen upgrade or other changes, consider avoiding engineered stone unless you know it has been made with high safety standards in place.  - Write to your members of Congress to encourage robust funding and staffing of OSHA and MSHA.  - Listen to last month's podcast episode about coal mining and silica with Dr. Drew Harris to learn more about how to support miners. - Consider a donation to the American Lung Association, who advocates for patients with lung diseases including Silicosis. (Episode cover art from ALA Silicosis resources) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit blog post for more information, or go to airhealthourhealth.org. Follow and comment on Facebook page and Instagram.  Record a question or comment on the podcast site or send an e-mail via the website.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/airhealthourhealth/message

Australia will become the first country to ban engineered stone benchtops this year, and there are calls for New Zealand to follow suit. 

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: Exclusive Remedy Applies to City, and Related Political Entities. Google to Pay Workers $27M - the Largest PAGA-Only Settlement to Date. Jury Awards Ex-Kaiser Nurse $41.49 Million in Retaliation Suit. Police Officer Fired for Cause Found Ineligible for Disability Retirement. LA-area Poultry Plants to Pay $3.8M for Child Labor Law Violations. $1.1M in Wages Recovered for Workers on a Public Works Project. QME With 3,005 WCAB Liens worth $29.4 M Faces 40 Fraud Charges. New Emergency Temporary Standard to Protect Workers from Silicosis. Hospitals Failing to Comply with Price Transparency Law. Trusted Medical Records Exchange Framework (TEFCA) is Now Operational.

Silicosis heads the list of top news for the year, but there's plenty of other areas that made the headlines in the world of hard surfaces.00:30  Intro01:01  Silicosis Update: Australia, California04:30  Caesarstone Reorganizes, Closes U.S. Factory07:34  A Word from Quantra08:47  Manu Shah, MSI Founder, Retires.11:01  Tariffs: India Quartz Rate Re-Reset, Section 301 Appeal14:47  Trade Shows Continue Revival in 202317:14  Cosentino Plans U.S. Florida Factory; TN Tile-Slab20:47  Polycor Acquires All of ROCAMAT22:01  OutroThis edition is brought to you by Quantra.Radio Stone Update is presented on the first and third Wednesdays every month at 9 a.m. everywhere on Earth with the latest news and insights in hard surfaces. Check our archives at www.radiostoneupdate.com.

In this episode we speak not to one guest but four. Renee Carey from Curtin University Peter Tighe from Asbestos Safety and Eradication AgencyJoanna McNeill who suffers from silicosisRoss Sottile from Maurice BlackburnI hope that this helps someone and perhaps makes others think about their workplace, their exposure and perhaps see a doctor if they have concerns. Thanks for listening. We have some great guests coming up in future pods so get ready to learn. Until next time, enjoy the rest of your week, and stay safe. https://plus.acast.com/s/health-and-safety-conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The fatal impacts of silicosis from engineered stone are only now getting serious attention, as Bunnings confirms it'll ban the sale of it from its stores while governments lag behind.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health workers say engineered stone workshops need to do better to prevent a deadly disease, that can cause lung scarring.  A Ministry of Health check recommends more be done to prevent silicosis, which can happen when engineered stone dust is inhaled.  The ministry supports more ventilation systems, and masks, to stop this.  College of Physicians silicosis expert Alexandra Muthu told Mike Hosking there should be a better occupational health service.  She says at the moment, everything falls between Worksafe, ACC, Te Whatu Ora, and industry.    LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 64th installment of Nursing Australia, Wine Time, Bones & iPhones presents:  The latest Nursing Australia News (02:38) Fake nurse behind bars, nurses call for engineered-stone ban, cheap apartments for health workers, and paediatric antibiotic resistance on the up!  Segment 1: Wine Time (04:38) Nursing Australia's Leith sat down with Adriana in Pilbara, WA for a wine, and discussed her story. Adriana has a long history of working in remote aboriginal communities in various roles but didn't enter the health profession until the age of 47.  Segment 2: Instigating Healthy Habits (13:00) Discover the latest attempt to elicit lifestyle and behavior change, with the help of technology. How clinicians can treat, advise, and encourage patients via an app-based interface.  Segment 3: Osteoporosis (25:32) Osteoporosis is a common chronic disease. We know it affects over 1.2 million Australians and leads to over 183,000 fractures annually. How engaged are we? Does this disease age discriminate? Meet Greg Lyubomirsky, CEO of Healthy Bones Australia  | www.knowyourbones.org.au     Handy links:  Nominate for the APNA Nurse Awards   Refer your workplace for an APNA Corporate Membership  Subscribe to The Connect (our weekly newsletter) Hosted by: Matthew St Ledger & Mitch Wall Produced by: Leith Alexander & Matthew St Ledger

Ryan & Becca answer a frequent listener questions about how to keep your studio clean, from handling water usage, clay dust, reclaim, equipment, managing a packing & shipping station, and how we can make the space sustainable for the long term. Enjoy and happy cleaning!ResourcesFor Flux Sake PodcastSafety in the Ceramics Studio by Jeff ZamekListener QuestionsOn this episode:- How do you know when it's time to change thermocouple? I have a Skutt. The metal part of thermocouple looks black and dropping black flecks inside kiln. One person I asked said “wait until it fails and kiln will tell you”. Not sure I want to risk a kiln load of firing that way. Do you have a better recommendation? @sarahhagopian- Health, safety and cleanliness in a (shared) studio space @annaduwekeSend us questions so we can answer anything you've been thinking about on a future episode. Send those through Instagram @wheeltalkpodcast or email us at wheeltalkpodcast@gmail.com.Sponsors - L&L KilnsThe durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSupport the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube ChannelSupport the show

The Australian Council of Trade Unions has given final notice to the Federal Government on engineered stone, saying they will move to outlaw the mining, manufacturing and construction of stone benchtops and other products if they don't. The ACTU claims as many as 100,000 workers will be diagnosed with silicosis, with a further 11,000 diagnosed with cancer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OSHA to intensify silicosis-related inspections; Italian trade shows grow in 2023; ISFA continues mineral-surface training; more.0:00  Intro0:32  OSHA Steps Up Silica Enforcement2:46  California Aiming for Early 2023 Emergency Silica Rules4:35  Marmomac, Cersaie Grow in 20236:15  A Word from Quantra7:28  ISFA Continues Mineral-Surfaces Training8:39  NSI Study Tour 2023: Western Colorado10:03 MSI Opens in Oklahoma City11:00 Kaesar Compressors Now in Salt Lake City11:44 NTCA Porcelain-Panel Training in October12:41 OutroRadio Stone Update is presented on the first and third Wednesdays every month at 9 a.m. everywhere on Earth with the latest news and insights in hard surfaces. Check our archives at www.radiostoneupdate.com.

Mat Britton is a well-known physiotherapist and local legend who has been part of the Greater Springfield community for many years. He played an integral part in founding the Springfield Runners Group well over a decade ago and through his passion for sport and running, has been able to treat and get people back doing whatever they love to do. In 2014, Mat founded "Trail to Triumph - Tony's Journey" in memory of his dad Tony, who sadly lost his battle to Mesothelioma in March 2014. In October that year TTT was born with the first 250km ultramarathon from Mackay to Moranbah run completed over 2 1/2 gruelling days. It's been run every October and again this year, runners will attempt to complete the 250km Moranbah to Mackay journey from the October 6th - 8th. The event not only is held in memory of Tony Britton but it works to raise awareness and funds to assist in assessment, treatment and research for Mesothelioma and others lung diseases like Silicosis. You can donate to the cause at the below links. As you'll hear in the conversation, Mat has been overwhelmed and truly grateful for the support he has and continues to receive throughout the year through not only the run but also events such as Annual Golf Day, Trivia Night, Brushes and Bubbles and the Virtual Events run. When you attend a function or if you're fortunate enough attend the run up north, you become part of the TTT family which has grown to large numbers, which can be seen by the record group heading up this year. In the conversation with Mat, Steve talks to him about life, how he became a Physio, his reflections on sport, his time in martial arts and plenty of stories in between. It's his love and passion for TTT that truly is a delight within the discussion and his unwavering focus on helping to make a difference to those suffering and experiencing lung diseases that really shines.  Follow Mat Instagram Check out Trail to Triumph Instagram Visit their website Trail To Triumph Donate Here Trail To Triumph Runners   Disclaimer: Important Notice The information provided in Share Podcast is for general informational purposes only. We are not experts in the discussed subjects, and our opinions are personal. While we aim for accuracy, we don't guarantee the completeness or reliability of the information. This podcast should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Always consult qualified experts for specific advice. We are not liable for any decisions made based on the podcast content. The opinions expressed are those of individuals and not representative of any affiliated entities. The content is protected by copyright and unauthorized use is prohibited.  

Monday September 25, 2023 Stone Countertop Cutters Are Dying of Silicosis

  Clement speaks to Richard Spoor, a human rights lawyer and Dr Munyadziwa Kwinda, the CEO of the Tshiamiso Trust about what has happened in the R5bn settlement between former miners who contracted silicosis and tuberculosis (TB) and South Africa's gold mining companies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business journalist and publisher at Stone Update, Emerson Schwartzkopf, joins Jessica in this very informative episode. Silicosis is a big deal in our industry right now but what exactly does it mean for stone workers and manufacturers? Find out this and more by listening to the conversation.

The Hawk's Nest Tunnel Disaster involved thousands of workers being exposed to silica dust, and many continued to get sick and die for years after the tunnel was finished. The project was run with total disregard for workers' lives and safety. Research: Investigation Relating to Health Conditions of Workers Employed in the Construction and Maintenance of Public Utilities : hearings before the United States House Committee on Labor, Seventy-Fourth Congress, second session, on Jan. 16, 17, 20-22, 27-29, Feb. 4, 1936.” https://play.google.com/books/reader?id=OhHRhNWDGi4C&pg=GBS.PA1&hl=en Cherniack, Martin G. "Hawks Nest Tunnel Disaster." e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia. 14 March 2023. Web. 08 August 2023. Cherniack, Martin. “The Hawk's Nest Incident: America's Worst Industrial Disaster.” Yale University Press. 1986. Crandall, William “Rick” and Richard E. Crandall. “Revisiting the Hawks Nest Tunnel Incident: Lessons Learned from an American Tragedy.” Journal of Appalachian Studies , Fall 2002, Vol. 8, No. 2 (Fall 2002). Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/41446542 Georgius Agricola “De re metallica.” Translated by Herbert Clark Hoover and Lou Henry Hoover. The Mining Magazine. 1912. https://archive.org/details/georgiusagricola00agririch Harrington, D. and Sara J. Davenport. “Review of the Literature on the Effects of Breathing Dusts, With Special Reference to Silicosis.” United States Bureau of Mines. House of Representatives Subcommittee Report. “Congressional Record: Proceedings and Debates of the Second Session of the Jordan, Jennifer. “Hawks' Nest.” From the West Virginia Historical Society Quarterly, 12:2(April 1998): 1-3. https://archive.wvculture.org/history/wvhs/wvhs122.html Lancianese, Adelina. “Before Black Lung, The Hawks Nest Tunnel Disaster Killed Hundreds.” Weekend Edition Sunday. NPR. 1/20/2019. https://www.npr.org/2019/01/20/685821214/before-black-lung-the-hawks-nest-tunnel-disaster-killed-hundreds Marcus, Irwin M. “The Tragedy at Gauley Bridge.” Negro History Bulletin , April, 1976, Vol. 39, No. 4 (April, 1976). Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/44175749 Quail, M. Thomas. “Special Report.” Journal of Environmental Health , January/February 2017, Vol. 79, No. 6. Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.2307/26330599 Rosner D, Markowitz G. A Short History of Occupational Safety and Health in the United States. Am J Public Health. 2020 May;110(5):622-628. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2020.305581. Epub 2020 Mar 19. PMID: 32191514; PMCID: PMC7144431. Rosner, David and Gerald Markowitz. “Workers, Industry, and the Control of Information: Silicosis and the Industrial Hygiene Foundation.” Journal of Public Health Policy. 16, No. 1 (Spring, 1995). Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/3342976 Rukeyser, Muriel. “The Book of the Dead.” With an introduction by Catherine Venable Moore. West Virginia University press. 2018. Seventy- Fourth Congress of the United States of America. Vol. 80, pt. 5. Washington: GPO, 1936.” From West Virginia Archives and History. https://archive.wvculture.org/hiStory/disasters/hawksnesttunnel04.html Spencer, Howard W. “The Historic & Cultural Importance of the Hawks Nest Disaster.” PSJ Professional Safety. February 2023. https://www.assp.org/docs/default-source/psj-articles/vpspencer_0223.pdf?sfvrsn=afa39647_0 Stafnaker, C. Keith. “Hawk's Nest Tunnel: A Forgotten Tragedy in Safety's History.” Professional Safety. October 2006. Wills, Matthew. “Remembering the Disaster at Hawks Nest.” JSTOR Daily. 10/30/2020. https://daily.jstor.org/remembering-the-disaster-at-hawks-nest/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interview with Jane C. Fazio, MD, and Robert J. Harrison, MD, MPH, authors of Silicosis Among Immigrant Engineered Stone (Quartz) Countertop Fabrication Workers in California, and Carrie A. Redlich, MD, MPH, author of Engineered Stone–Associated Silicosis—A Lethal Variant of an Ancient Disease. Hosted by Robert Steinbrook, MD. Related Content: Silicosis Among Immigrant Engineered Stone (Quartz) Countertop Fabrication Workers in California Engineered Stone–Associated Silicosis—A Lethal Variant of an Ancient Disease

Interview with Jane C. Fazio, MD, and Robert J. Harrison, MD, MPH, authors of Silicosis Among Immigrant Engineered Stone (Quartz) Countertop Fabrication Workers in California, and Carrie A. Redlich, MD, MPH, author of Engineered Stone–Associated Silicosis—A Lethal Variant of an Ancient Disease. Hosted by Robert Steinbrook, MD. Related Content: Silicosis Among Immigrant Engineered Stone (Quartz) Countertop Fabrication Workers in California Engineered Stone–Associated Silicosis—A Lethal Variant of an Ancient Disease

More California action on silicosis and engineered stone; "fritted sand" considered quartz for U.S. tariff purposes; MSI, Arizona Tile unveil facility changes.Also, learn more about Marmomac 2023 in late September with Carlotta di Colloredo of Veronafiere.0:00 Intro0:29 California to Fast-Track Emergency Silicosis Rules3:24 Fritted Sand is Quartz for U.S. Tariff Purposes5:28 A Word from TAB Quartz6:38 MSI, Arizona Tile Offer New Showrooms8:06 Cersaie, Marmomac Open Online Registration9:49 Marmomac: Update with Carlotta di Colloredo10:19 Marmomac: How Big in 2023?11:12 Marmomac: Is There More International Interest?11:41 Marmomac: Will China Be Back in 2023?12:21 Marmomac: The Mix of Exhibitors12:57 Marmomac: Interest from Europe and, of course, Italy.13:47 Marmomac: New Experiences for 202314:52 Marmomac: More in 202315:52 OutroRadio Stone Update is presented on the first and third Wednesdays every month at 9 a.m. everywhere on Earth with the latest news and insights in hard surfaces. Check our archives at www.radiostoneupdate.com.

New Zealand's first-ever Carcinogen Survey has found alarming numbers of people are exposed to cancer-causing agents in their work. What can we do about it?

Cosentino  Oceania Vice President Itay Shimony talks about how the Silicosis crisis in Australia is changing not just what materials we are using for our home builds and renovations, but also what laws will need to be put into place to ensure that home building industry workers are protected while also keeping the sector viable for future growth.

A focus on silicosis that insidious disease that increasingly is stalking the young in work places as varied as tunnellers, concreters, kitchen bench makers and grave stone carvers. We hear from some of the speakers at the Injured Workers Day at VTHC and round it off with a word from CFMEU's Gerry Ayres at the most recent May Day who spoke about the national Union campaign to protect workers from an early grave from silicosis.

The 25% Section 301 tariffs on Chinese exports to the United States, including those on hard surfaces, will remain. Major quartz-surface manufacturers address the silicosis issue, and new facilities open for MSI and Arizona Tile.0:00 Intro0:32 China Section 301 Tariffs Upheld2:47 Quartz Manf. Group Speaks on Silicosis4:32 MSI, Arizona Tile Open New Facilities7:05 A Word from Quantra8:18 Natural Stone Institute Awards Program Seeks Entries10:04 BB Industries Acquires Innovative Tool Solutions 11:04 Cambria Coming to StonExpo12:13 McArver New Marketing Director at IMS USA12:42 ISFA's Maxwell a Coverings Rock Star13:36 OutroRadio Stone Update is presented every Wednesday at 9 a.m. everywhere on Earth with the latest news and insights in hard surfaces. Check our archives at www.radiostoneupdate.com.

Engineered stone is a kitchen and bathroom designer's dream - but it can come with a heavy cost for people working with it.

Polycor acquires all of French natural-stone producer ROCAMAT; U.S. cites possible Taiwan transshipping of China quartz; Australian quartz ban raised by health ministers.0:00 Intro0:33 Polycor Acquires All of ROCAMAT3:08 China Quartz Transshipping from Taiwan Probed4:50 A Word from Quantra6:03 Australian Health Ministers Meet on Possible Quartz Import Ban7:21 Coverings 2023 Top 10 Tile Trends8:28 NTCA Sponsors West Coast Porcelain Panel Workshops9:46 Xiamen Stone Fair Online Registration Open11:18 Sherick New Flow International President11:51 Armen Stone Plans New North Carolina FacilityRadio Stone Update is presented on the first and third Wednesdays every month at 9 a.m. everywhere on Earth with the latest news and insights in hard surfaces. Check our archives at www.radiostoneupdate.com.

Federal and state ministers of occupational health and safety will next week consider banning popular engineered stone products because of links to an incurable lung disease. Silicosis can be caused by inhaling particles of crystalline silica, and more than six hundred thousand workers in stone-cutting industries are exposed to the dust. - Οι ομοσπονδιακοί και πολιτειακοί υπουργοί υγείας και ασφάλειας στο χώρο εργασίας θα εξετάσουν την επόμενη εβδομάδα το ενδεχόμενο απαγόρευσης δημοφιλών προϊόντων μηχανικής πέτρας, λόγω συνδέσεων με μια ανίατη πνευμονοπάθεια. Η πυριτίαση μπορεί να προκληθεί από την εισπνοή σωματιδίων κρυσταλλικού διοξειδίου του πυριτίου και περισσότεροι από εξακόσιες χιλιάδες εργαζόμενοι σε βιομηχανίες κοπής πέτρας, εκτίθενται στη σκόνη αυτή.

Just a generally straightforward episode of the show where nothing we say is ironic whatsoever. Especially not about the following topics:Koala's (consuming, killing, generally hating)Silicosis (as a necessary tool for life to thrive)Capitalism (being good)Burial methods (being bad)That should clear all bases, but we're not taking any risks. You can lose the ads and get more content! Become a Chaser Report VIP member at http://apple.co/thechaser OR https://plus.acast.com/s/the-chaser-report. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The team provides an update on a wide array of topics including, a highly radioactive puck lost somewhere in Western Australia, meat-eating mushrooms, and shape shifting robots. Then, Associate Professor Jane Bourke from Monash University joins the team to discuss silicosis - what it is and what is being explored to prevent it? And Professor Lauren Rickards, currently from RMIT but soon to be Latrobe University, provides an update on the subtle changes and challenges we can expect from climate change, and how adaptation will occur. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Laura, and Dr. Ailie.Program page: Einstein-A-Go-GoFacebook page: Einstein-A-Go-GoTwitter: Einstein-A-Go-GoAnd live every Sunday at 11:00am AEST on RRR 102.7mHz FM.

If you are in the stone fabrication business, you are creating airborne silica.  Its not a question of whether you or your employees are breathing it. The question is whether the levels are safe for you and your staff and whether they are below the OSHA PEL (permissible exposure levels). In this episode of the Fab Lab Podcast, we hear from Mark Meriaux from the Natural Stone Institute on changes to OSHA and what it means for you as a shop owner as well as what you can do to minimize the risk to your employees as well as the risk to your company. Its sobering but good stuff. Safe Fabricating! Resource Links: Natural Stone Institute Safety Page: https://www.naturalstoneinstitute.org/safety/ Natural Stone Institute Silica Page: https://www.naturalstoneinstitute.org/silica/ Natural Stone University (online learning platform) with free safety courses: www.uofstone.com  

In this short episode of The Concrete Podcast, BG and Jon discuss making samples, a trick for siliconing the edges of your concrete forms, silicosis free concrete mix development, and more! CONCRETE HOEDOWN IN THE HOLLER OCT 14-15, 2022 McEWEN, TN THIS IS IT, THE CONCRETE SOCIAL EVENT OF THE YEAR! Join Jon Schuler, Dusty Baker, and Brandon Gore in McEwen, TN, October 14th and 15th, 2022, for the ‘Concrete Hoedown in the Holler!' What is the ‘Concrete Hoedown'? It's 2 days of concrete camaraderie, making, learning, games, and debauchery. This event is being held at Dusty Baker's beautiful studio in McEwen, TN. It's not a training class, but you'll undoubtedly pick up some new techniques, tips, and tricks. It's not a sales pitch, but we'll demonstrate Kodiak Pro products. It's not a rock concert, but there will be loud music and beer. It's 2 days you'll look forward to every year. The Challenge for 2022, should you choose to accept it: Redneck Concrete Skee-Ball Day 1 - we will form teams and work together to build forms for projectiles. There will be various demonstrations throughout the day on mixing, casting, and curing. In the afternoon we will cast various mix designs for the projectiles, as well as some targets for a rifle competition on Day 2. In the evening we'll gather at the HollerCrete Saloon, and around the fire-pit. Day 2 - we will de-mold and process the projects and targets. There will be demonstrations on sealing. In the afternoon we will proceed to launch concrete projectiles into a field of targets, and shoot concrete targets to see how various mix designs fare. In the evening we'll gather at the HollerCrete Saloon, and around the fire-pit. The cost of admission is $999, and that INCLUDES a $250 credit towards a full pallet of Maker Mix or RADmix - OR - a $150 credit towards a half pallet of Maker Mix or RADmix. This is an event not to be missed, we hope to see you there! REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.kodiakpro.com/products/concrete-hoedown-in-the-holler-october-14-15-2022-mcewen-tn Want to continue the conversation? First things first, LIKE us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kodiakpromaterials to receive notifications on new products, tutorials, and events- Then join the private Kodiak Pro Discussion Group to ask questions pertaining to concrete countertops, sinks, and furniture, and/or Kodiak Pro products https://www.facebook.com/groups/kodiakpro Send us your postal address and we will mail you a ‘Concrete Gangster' sticker! If you want to purchase the absolute best materials to create cutting edge concrete designs, visit www.KodiakPro.com Follow us on Instagram: Concrete Podcast http://www.instagram.com/concretepodcast Kodiak Pro http://www.instagram.com/kodiak_pro

In this short episode of The Concrete Podcast, BG and Jon discuss making samples, a trick for siliconing the edges of your concrete forms, silicosis free concrete mix development, and more! CONCRETE HOEDOWN IN THE HOLLER OCT 14-15, 2022 McEWEN, TN THIS IS IT, THE CONCRETE SOCIAL EVENT OF THE YEAR! Join Jon Schuler, Dusty Baker, and Brandon Gore in McEwen, TN, October 14th and 15th, 2022, for the ‘Concrete Hoedown in the Holler!' What is the ‘Concrete Hoedown'? It's 2 days of concrete camaraderie, making, learning, games, and debauchery. This event is being held at Dusty Baker's beautiful studio in McEwen, TN. It's not a training class, but you'll undoubtedly pick up some new techniques, tips, and tricks. It's not a sales pitch, but we'll demonstrate Kodiak Pro products. It's not a rock concert, but there will be loud music and beer. It's 2 days you'll look forward to every year. The Challenge for 2022, should you choose to accept it: Redneck Concrete Skee-Ball Day 1 - we will form teams and work together to build forms for projectiles. There will be various demonstrations throughout the day on mixing, casting, and curing. In the afternoon we will cast various mix designs for the projectiles, as well as some targets for a rifle competition on Day 2. In the evening we'll gather at the HollerCrete Saloon, and around the fire-pit. Day 2 - we will de-mold and process the projects and targets. There will be demonstrations on sealing. In the afternoon we will proceed to launch concrete projectiles into a field of targets, and shoot concrete targets to see how various mix designs fare. In the evening we'll gather at the HollerCrete Saloon, and around the fire-pit. The cost of admission is $999, and that INCLUDES a $250 credit towards a full pallet of Maker Mix or RADmix - OR - a $150 credit towards a half pallet of Maker Mix or RADmix. This is an event not to be missed, we hope to see you there! REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.kodiakpro.com/products/concrete-hoedown-in-the-holler-october-14-15-2022-mcewen-tn Want to continue the conversation? First things first, LIKE us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kodiakpromaterials to receive notifications on new products, tutorials, and events- Then join the private Kodiak Pro Discussion Group to ask questions pertaining to concrete countertops, sinks, and furniture, and/or Kodiak Pro products https://www.facebook.com/groups/kodiakpro Send us your postal address and we will mail you a ‘Concrete Gangster' sticker! If you want to purchase the absolute best materials to create cutting edge concrete designs, visit www.KodiakPro.com Follow us on Instagram: Concrete Podcast http://www.instagram.com/concretepodcast Kodiak Pro http://www.instagram.com/kodiak_pro

This may be the most information packed episode of The Concrete Podcast, ever! In this podcast BG and Jon discuss: - Silicosis and PPE in the concrete industry - How to calculate how much concrete you'll need for your project - Tricks to leveling the sheen of sealed concrete - How to adhere inlays in the form - Tips for setting large format concrete tile, and much more! *** CONCRETE HOEDOWN IN THE HOLLER / OCT 14-15, 2022 / McEWEN, TN *** THIS IS IT, THE CONCRETE SOCIAL EVENT OF THE YEAR! Join Jon Schuler, Dusty Baker, and Brandon Gore in McEwen, TN, October 14th and 15th, 2022, for the ‘Concrete Hoedown in the Holler!' What is the ‘Concrete Hoedown'? It's 2 days of concrete camaraderie, making, learning, games, and debauchery. This event is being held at Dusty Baker's beautiful studio in McEwen, TN. It's not a training class, but you'll undoubtedly pick up some new techniques, tips, and tricks. It's not a sales pitch, but we'll demonstrate Kodiak Pro products. It's not a rock concert, but there will be loud music and beer. It's 2 days you'll look forward to every year. The Challenge for 2022, should you choose to accept it: Redneck Concrete Skee-Ball Day 1 - we will form teams and work together to build forms for projectiles. There will be various demonstrations throughout the day on mixing, casting, and curing. In the afternoon we will cast various mix designs for the projectiles, as well as some targets for a rifle competition on Day 2. In the evening we'll gather at the HollerCrete Saloon, and around the fire-pit. Day 2 - we will de-mold and process the projects and targets. There will be demonstrations on sealing. In the afternoon we will proceed to launch concrete projectiles into a field of targets, and shoot concrete targets to see how various mix designs fare. In the evening we'll gather at the HollerCrete Saloon, and around the fire-pit. The cost of admission is $999, and that INCLUDES a $250 credit towards a full pallet of Maker Mix or RADmix - OR - a $150 credit towards a half pallet of Maker Mix or RADmix. This is an event not to be missed, we hope to see you there! REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.kodiakpro.com/products/concrete-hoedown-in-the-holler-october-14-15-2022-mcewen-tn Want to continue the conversation? First things first, LIKE us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kodiakpromaterials to receive notifications on new products, tutorials, and events- Then join the private Kodiak Pro Discussion Group to ask questions pertaining to concrete countertops, sinks, and furniture, and/or Kodiak Pro products https://www.facebook.com/groups/kodiakpro Send us your postal address and we will mail you a ‘Concrete Gangster' sticker! If you want to purchase the absolute best materials to create cutting edge concrete designs, visit www.KodiakPro.com Follow us on Instagram: Concrete Podcast http://www.instagram.com/concretepodcast Kodiak Pro http://www.instagram.com/kodiak_pro

This may be the most information packed episode of The Concrete Podcast, ever! In this podcast BG and Jon discuss: - Silicosis and PPE in the concrete industry - How to calculate how much concrete you'll need for your project - Tricks to leveling the sheen of sealed concrete - How to adhere inlays in the form - Tips for setting large format concrete tile, and much more! *** CONCRETE HOEDOWN IN THE HOLLER / OCT 14-15, 2022 / McEWEN, TN *** THIS IS IT, THE CONCRETE SOCIAL EVENT OF THE YEAR! Join Jon Schuler, Dusty Baker, and Brandon Gore in McEwen, TN, October 14th and 15th, 2022, for the ‘Concrete Hoedown in the Holler!' What is the ‘Concrete Hoedown'? It's 2 days of concrete camaraderie, making, learning, games, and debauchery. This event is being held at Dusty Baker's beautiful studio in McEwen, TN. It's not a training class, but you'll undoubtedly pick up some new techniques, tips, and tricks. It's not a sales pitch, but we'll demonstrate Kodiak Pro products. It's not a rock concert, but there will be loud music and beer. It's 2 days you'll look forward to every year. The Challenge for 2022, should you choose to accept it: Redneck Concrete Skee-Ball Day 1 - we will form teams and work together to build forms for projectiles. There will be various demonstrations throughout the day on mixing, casting, and curing. In the afternoon we will cast various mix designs for the projectiles, as well as some targets for a rifle competition on Day 2. In the evening we'll gather at the HollerCrete Saloon, and around the fire-pit. Day 2 - we will de-mold and process the projects and targets. There will be demonstrations on sealing. In the afternoon we will proceed to launch concrete projectiles into a field of targets, and shoot concrete targets to see how various mix designs fare. In the evening we'll gather at the HollerCrete Saloon, and around the fire-pit. The cost of admission is $999, and that INCLUDES a $250 credit towards a full pallet of Maker Mix or RADmix - OR - a $150 credit towards a half pallet of Maker Mix or RADmix. This is an event not to be missed, we hope to see you there! REGISTER ONLINE: https://www.kodiakpro.com/products/concrete-hoedown-in-the-holler-october-14-15-2022-mcewen-tn Want to continue the conversation? First things first, LIKE us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kodiakpromaterials to receive notifications on new products, tutorials, and events- Then join the private Kodiak Pro Discussion Group to ask questions pertaining to concrete countertops, sinks, and furniture, and/or Kodiak Pro products https://www.facebook.com/groups/kodiakpro Send us your postal address and we will mail you a ‘Concrete Gangster' sticker! If you want to purchase the absolute best materials to create cutting edge concrete designs, visit www.KodiakPro.com Follow us on Instagram: Concrete Podcast http://www.instagram.com/concretepodcast Kodiak Pro http://www.instagram.com/kodiak_pro

A young horse is found with silicosis, and the owner has trouble figuring out what to do. Douglas Lenat helps them make a plan for treating the horse.

Just imagine wishing for lung cancer, because it's better than the alternative of the incurable disease you've been handed, just for doing your job. Dozens of underground workers are now demanding the government introduce regulations to protect half a million Australians exposed to silica dust.

On today's episode of For Flux Sake our hosts talk about studio cleanliness and the presence of silica in our community studios. Matt shares a CDC paper on the topic and settles a few misconceptions about the prevalence of silicosis in studio ceramics. For supplemental info, visit the blog at www.ceramicmaterialsworkshop.com/cmw-blog.    Today's episode is brought to you by the following sponsors: For the past 100 years, AMACO Brent has been creating ceramic supplies for our community ranging from underglazes to electric kilns, and they have no plans of slowing down. www.amaco.com   The Rosenfield Collection of Functional Ceramic Art is an online source for research and inspiration, featuring images of thousands of objects made by over 800 artists. The images are high quality and can be used with no permission required, making them a great resource for students and teachers. www.Rosenfieldcollection.com.

Australia hits hard on engineered stone with new silicosis rules; KBIS/IBS brings in 70,000 in Orlando; Walker Zanger investing in Mexico tile plant.0:34Australia Tightens Silica-Dust Rules for Engineered Stone2:36KBIS/IBS Attracts 70,000 in 20225:06Walker Zanger Invests in Mexico Tile Plant6:09Entries Open for Natural Stone Institutes 2022 Awards8:13Cambria Opening New Sales/Distribution Facilities9:06Natural Stone Institute - RISE House 41Respirator audio by dobroide/CC by 3.0