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California Prepares to Ban Quartz Countertops as Silicosis Crisis Deepens
health-and-policy1 day ago

California Prepares to Ban Quartz Countertops as Silicosis Crisis Deepens

California is set to become the first US state to ban the manufacturing and installation of engineered stone countertops containing more than 1% crystalline silica. This emergency regulation, expected to pass in October 2026, responds to a severe occupational health crisis. Since 2019, the state has recorded 662 silicosis cases among stone workers, including 35 deaths and 75 lung transplants. The move mirrors Australia’s 2024 nationwide ban, which successfully reduced risk without significant job losses.

via The Times of India|
#california#health-and-policy#occupational-health
Quartz Countertops Face US Ban as Silicosis Crisis Deepens
real-estate-and-home1 day ago

Quartz Countertops Face US Ban as Silicosis Crisis Deepens

California is moving to ban the fabrication of engineered quartz countertops containing over 1% crystalline silica, following a surge in fatal silicosis cases among workers. While Australia implemented a similar ban in 2024, no single alternative material perfectly replicates quartz’s durability and low-maintenance appeal, forcing homeowners to weigh trade-offs between porcelain, granite, and quartzite.

via Realtor.com|
#california-ban#home-renovation#osha
California targets engineered stone ban as silicosis cases surge
health-and-safety4 days ago

California targets engineered stone ban as silicosis cases surge

California is moving to ban the manufacturing and installation of engineered stone, such as quartz countertops, after a sharp rise in fatal silicosis cases among workers. The state’s Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board is expected to pass an emergency regulation in October, targeting materials with over 1% crystalline silica. This move follows a surge in cases from 31 in 2019 to 631 by mid-2026, disproportionately affecting male workers in Los Angeles County. The ban aims to prevent the inhalation of silica dust, which causes irreversible lung scarring and often requires lung transplants.

via New York Post|
#california#health-and-safety#lung-disease
Trump’s anti-union push shocks the labor movement
politics1 month ago

Trump’s anti-union push shocks the labor movement

Despite promises to lift American workers, Trump's first year back in office has included sweeping anti-union moves—from cutting OSHA inspections and delaying silica-dust protections to pushing to strip federal employees of collective bargaining, firing the NLRB chair, and rolling back overtime and minimum-wage protections—sparking accusations from labor leaders that he is the most anti-union president in modern history, while critics say these policies contribute to wage stagnation and job churn.

via The Guardian|
#labor#nlrb#osha
13-year-old tumbles 50-foot Disneyland waterfall after exiting ride early
us-news3 months ago

13-year-old tumbles 50-foot Disneyland waterfall after exiting ride early

A 13-year-old boy fell 50 feet down the waterfall on Disneyland’s Tiana’s Bayou Adventure after getting off the ride early; a bystander captured video of the incident. Disneyland staff stopped the ride, and the boy was taken to a hospital as a precaution and released. California OSHA conducted an investigation and found no operational issues; the ride was back in service shortly afterward.

via NBC News|
#amusement-park-safety#disneyland#osha
Seven-Story CHOP Parking Garage Collapse Kills One, Two Missing
us-news6 months ago

Seven-Story CHOP Parking Garage Collapse Kills One, Two Missing

Shocking footage shows a seven-story parking garage under construction at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia collapsing after a precast roof segment failed, killing one worker and burying two others who remain missing and presumed dead; two more workers were hospitalized but released. OSHA will lead the investigation, the site is closed, and deconstruction of the wreckage is set to begin as officials continue to search for the missing workers and determine what happened.

via New York Post|
#construction#deaths#osha
House Bill to Immunize Stone-Slab Makers Sparks Worker-Safety Debate
politics8 months ago

House Bill to Immunize Stone-Slab Makers Sparks Worker-Safety Debate

A House Judiciary subcommittee examined H.R. 5437, a proposed bill that would shield artificial stone slab manufacturers from lawsuits over workers’ silicosis. Republicans framed it as protecting industry from abusive litigation, while Democrats warned that silicosis is a growing, preventable health crisis for workers. Experts cautioned that granting immunity could worsen injuries, citing California data showing widespread cases and urging stronger safety measures and OSHA enforcement. The debate underscores tensions between limiting litigation and safeguarding workers in the engineered-stone sector.

via Inside Climate News|
#engineered-stone#hr5437#osha
Starbase's Injury Rates Surpass Rivals Amid SpaceX's Mars Mission Goals
industry1 year ago

Starbase's Injury Rates Surpass Rivals Amid SpaceX's Mars Mission Goals

SpaceX's Starbase facility has significantly higher employee injury rates compared to industry averages, with a TRIR of 4.27 in 2024, indicating potential safety concerns despite rapid development of the Starship program. The injury rate at Starbase has remained high since 2019, raising questions about safety culture amid the company's fast-paced progress.

via TechCrunch|
#industry#injury-rates#osha
Senate Report: Amazon Prime Day Increases Warehouse Injuries
business2 years ago

Senate Report: Amazon Prime Day Increases Warehouse Injuries

A Senate report reveals that Amazon warehouse workers face significantly higher injury rates during Prime Day, with incidents more than doubling compared to industry peers. The report, based on Amazon's internal data, highlights dangerous working conditions exacerbated by understaffing and high pressure during peak times. Amazon disputes the findings, citing improvements in safety and staffing. The report calls for greater accountability, especially during extreme conditions like heat waves.

via CBS News|
#amazon#bernie-sanders#business
Senate Report: Amazon Prime Day Linked to Surge in Worker Injuries
business2 years ago

Senate Report: Amazon Prime Day Linked to Surge in Worker Injuries

A Senate report led by Bernie Sanders claims nearly half of Amazon warehouse workers were injured during Prime Day 2019, citing internal data showing high injury rates. Amazon disputes the findings, arguing the report distorts facts and ignores improvements made since then. The company has faced ongoing criticism and legal actions over its warehouse working conditions.

via Engadget|
#amazon#bernie-sanders#business
Dollar General Fined $12M for Workplace Safety Violations
business2 years ago

Dollar General Fined $12M for Workplace Safety Violations

Dollar General will pay $12 million to settle claims of unsafe working conditions, including blocked fire exits and unsafe storage, and must implement significant safety improvements across its 19,000 stores. The company faces daily fines if it fails to correct hazards and will undergo additional OSHA inspections. Dollar General will also establish a safety committee, provide training, and hire more safety managers.

via Fox Business|
#business#dollar-general#osha
Dollar General Settles Safety Violations for $12M
business2 years ago

Dollar General Settles Safety Violations for $12M

Dollar General has agreed to pay $12 million in fines and improve safety conditions at its nearly 20,000 U.S. stores following numerous workplace safety violations. The settlement with the Labor Department includes measures such as reducing store inventory, hiring safety managers, and providing health and safety training. The company must also address future safety violations within 48 hours or face additional fines.

via NPR|
#business#dollar-general#fines