Curtin University has used modelling to estimate future cases of lung cancer and silicosis from the dust, which is found in many building products.
A new West Australian study predicts up to 10,000 Australians will develop lung cancer from exposure to silica dust, with estimates that more than half a million workers are currently exposed across various industries.
Curtin University researchers used modelling to predict future cases linked to current worker exposure to silica, which is found in many building products including sand, soil, stone, concrete, bricks, glass and mortar."Our modelling predicts more than 10,000 Australians will develop lung cancer and up to 103,000 workers will be diagnosed with silicosis," the study's lead researcher Renee Carey said.
Engineered stone, which is often used for kitchen benchtops, is known to be a potent source of the harmful dust. Almost 500 Australians are living with silicosis, and almost all were diagnosed within the past three years and linked to stonemasonry, according toRising cases linked to popularity of stone
According to the taskforce report, the significant rise in case numbers since 2018 has occurred in tandem with a resurgence in the popularity of engineered stone for kitchen benchtops.
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