The HSE has published new guidance and launched a nationwide inspection programme as it clamps down on dangerous stone working practices.

MPs want to see silica dust monitoring introduced and reclassification of chronic occupational lung disease silicosis as a notifiable disease.

MPs want to see silica dust monitoring introduced and reclassification of chronic occupational lung disease silicosis as a notifiable disease.

A real-time silica dust detection system for workers operating in hazardous environments is the first of its kind, its manufacturers claim.