The family of a stonemason fears the industrial lung disease which killed him could be “the next asbestos health crisis”.
George Elliott died from silicosis aged 64 after four decades installing stone slabs in buildings around the world.
Tradespeople are particularly vulnerable to the condition, which is caused by inhaling large quantities of toxic silica dust.
Leading doctors are linking a rapid rise in cases to the increasing popularity of engineered stone – also known as quartz – in new kitchens and bathrooms.
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