Hannah Wall

Workplace disease lawyer sets out the rising threat of silicosis and its link to lung cancer

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide.  As we...

25/11/24

Nicola Handley

Health and Safety at Work Act: Lawyers set out advice to keep safe at work and your legal rights if you're injured or diagnosed with a serious disease

As we mark 50 years of the Health and Safety at Work Act being in force, it's a time reflect on the impact the legislation has had for...

26/07/24

David Johnston-Keay

Is artificial stone responsible for a resurgence of silicosis diagnoses?

On 1 July 2024, Australia will become the first country in the world to prohibit the use, supply and manufacture of all engineered stone....

13/06/24

Oliver Collett

Successful silicosis claims of three Stonemasons against their former employer highlights why the HSE’s ongoing ‘Dust Kills’ campaign is so important

The UK’s national safety regulator, the Health and Safety Executive (‘HSE’), describes silica dust as “the single biggest risk to...

10/11/23

Dominic Riley

Silica: The next asbestos?

Silicon dioxide, also known as silica, is a naturally occurring substance that can be found in minerals such as stone. Silica can exist...

15/05/23