The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published new sector specific guidance on controlling exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) when working with engineered stone, alongside a nationwide inspection campaign targeting fabricators and related businesses. These developments represent a significant and deliberate shift in regulatory expectations, with clear implications for dutyholders under COSHH.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has recently prosecuted Cardiff University following a serious failure to manage workplace exposure risks, resulting in a £280,000 fine after two employees developed occupational asthma.