Thu, 04 Jun 2026
Media coverage continues for on the rise in cases of silicosis amongst workers, primarily stonemasons, caused by exposure to artificial/engineered stone.
ITV News recently aired a piece on Monday 1 June 2026 focusing on a widow who lost her husband to silicosis, and the dangers of working with artificial stone.
Lungs At Work team member Dr Jo Feary was also featured in the report, and continues to do a huge amount of work to raise awareness and understanding of silicosis due to artificial stone.
Watch the ITV News feature: "Stonemason's widow fears quartz kitchen counters are 'next asbestos health crisis'" (1 June 2026)
