Public Radio for the Piedmont and High Country
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Doctors say California’s new safety measures fall short against deadly silicosis

Silicosis is an often deadly lung disease linked to inhaling toxic dust from cutting engineered stone. California has passed new safety measures for workers in the last few years, but doctors say they aren’t enough.

KQED’s Farida Jhabvala Romero reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

Copyright 2026 WBUR

Support quality journalism, like the story above,
with your gift right now.

Donate