Australia's construction unions are launching a campaign to ban engineered stone products, over the deadly threat of silica dust, that is putting thousands of workers at risk. MarkWBurrows 9News MORE:
Australia's largest construction unions have launched a fresh campaign to ban engineered stone products nationwide, claiming the country is staring down the barrel of another "epidemic".
It comes after the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union launches a fresh advertising blitz, calling on state governments to ban the use and importation of engineered stone. Incoming CFMEU National Secretary Zach Smith said engineered stone is one of the biggest threats facing workers.
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