Italian industrial machine and plant specialist, Breton has launched its own White Paper – in response to the growing fears surrounding crystalline silica and the threat of silicosis. The company has produced an in-depth analysis drawing on its 60 years of experience in the stone industry and has been created by Breton Institute of Technology (BIT) scientists led by marketing & strategy director Arianna Toncelli.

This White Paper delves into the significance of implementing appropriate protective measures in the stone industry, the state of regulation around the world, in addition to utilizing machinery and materials that are both highly safe and efficient, in order to reduce potential health risks for operators.

There are five sections in the document (which can be viewed online) including:

• Crystalline silica in nature – introducing types of silica, specific presence by material, and potential health impacts.
• Prevention matters – how adopting all recommended safety measures can make the difference in the stone processing industry.
• Regulations in the United States, European Union, and United Kingdom – understanding the world’s leading countries' policies regarding crystalline silica exposure risks and related diseases.
• Regulations in Australia – explaining why bans are not an effective solution, damaging sustainable progress and economic growth.
• Breton solutions for a safer stone industry - how to overcome silicosis concerns through Breton machinery, technologies, and industrial materials.

To read the report in full, visit: https://breton.it/services/articles/white-paper-silicosis-prevention-in-the-stone-industry#iframe-1