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Dr Alexandra Muthu: Silicosis expert on dangerous conditions in engineered stone workshops

Published: Nov. 5, 2023, 8:12 p.m.

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Health workers say engineered stone workshops need to do better to prevent a deadly disease, that can cause lung scarring.\\xa0

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A Ministry of Health check recommends more be done to prevent silicosis, which can happen when engineered stone dust is inhaled.\\xa0

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The ministry supports more ventilation systems, and masks, to stop this.\\xa0

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College of Physicians silicosis expert Alexandra Muthu told Mike Hosking there should be a better occupational health service.\\xa0

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She says at the moment, everything falls between Worksafe, ACC, Te Whatu Ora, and industry.\\xa0

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