December 18, 20232 yr https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/australia-bans-engineered-stone Quote Australia has become the first country in the world to ban the use of engineered stone to protect workers from silica dust. The prohibition on engineered stone, a popular material for bathrooms and kitchens worktops, has been agreed by ministers. Safe Work Australia has been tasked with its implementation on a state by state basis. The ban follows a campaign by the Construction, Forestry & Maritime Employees Union and others
December 18, 20232 yr Just been reading about this issue in Germany. Standard cutting procedure now must include dust extraction - even on site. Firms like Festool (others too?) have been pushing site-based dust extraction.
December 18, 20232 yr 48 minutes ago, ToughButterCup said: have been pushing site-based dust extraction. Would “wet cutting” not be better than dry cutting?
December 18, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, joe90 said: Would “wet cutting” not be better than dry cutting? Hmmm, I didn't explain properly. I'm thinking of the small scale sawdust, and sanding or drilling dust. I dunno why this Teutonic, Goth , Vandal approach gets to me, but it does. I mean whats wrong with facing into-wind when sawing, or opening the bloody windows and doors when sanding? I suppose it just shows that I'm an amateur.
December 18, 20232 yr 4 minutes ago, ToughButterCup said: suppose it just shows that I'm an amateur. Or just sensible 🤷♂️
December 18, 20232 yr A clear article clarifying https://www.cancer.org.au/cancer-information/causes-and-prevention/workplace-cancer/silica-dust The dust there talking about is 100 times smaller than a grain of sand.... Roughly 1 in a thousand exposed are expected to suffer ill health as a result....
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