Join JSP Safety for a webinar to gain insight into quartz worktops, engineered stone and silica dust.

The use of engineered stone and quartz worktops continues to grow, but the processes involved in cutting, shaping and polishing can expose workers to dangerous levels of respirable crystalline silica (RCS).

Recent UK cases of accelerated silicosis linked to engineered stone have reinforced the need for improved awareness, effective control measures and appropriate respiratory protection.

This webinar will explore the health risks associated with silica dust and the practical steps employers can take to reduce exposure and protect workers.

Key topics include

• Why engineered stone presents a higher silica risk
• Understanding RCS and its long‑term health effects
• Silicosis and other serious conditions linked to exposure
• Exposure limits and why control at source is critical
• Engineering controls, housekeeping and safe working practices
• The role of RPE, fit testing and training
• Secondary exposure and decontamination considerations

Suitable for health and safety professionals, site managers, and anyone responsible for managing hazardous dust in the workplace.