Is Crystalline Silica the ‘new asbestos’?

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Unions are calling for a dangerous substance called Crystalline Silica to be banned, with some comparing it to asbestos. The mineral is used to make kitchen and bathroom counter tops, but working with it can produce tiny dust particles which cause irreversible lung damage. We’ll explain what you need to know in the deep dive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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