A state board is considering the drastic move, which could come as soon as May, after an outbreak of the lung disease silicosis among countertop fabricators.
I think you’re placing too much faith in just the existence of good equipment to keep workers safe.
Good safe equipment does exist, But 1) It only works to protect employees health if it’s in good condition, and 2) Depending on employers who aren’t cheap enough or ignorant enough to use inferior equipment that will indirectly endanger employees’ health.
It’s more reliable just to require use of safe materials, especially if there isn’t much cost difference.
I think you’re placing too much faith in just the existence of good equipment to keep workers safe.
Good safe equipment does exist, But 1) It only works to protect employees health if it’s in good condition, and 2) Depending on employers who aren’t cheap enough or ignorant enough to use inferior equipment that will indirectly endanger employees’ health.
It’s more reliable just to require use of safe materials, especially if there isn’t much cost difference.