Is Crystalline Silica the ‘new asbestos’?

<p>Unions are calling for a dangerous substance called Crystalline Silica to be banned, with some comparing it to asbestos. </p> <p>The mineral is used to make kitchen and bathroom counter tops, but working with it can produce tiny dust particles which cause irreversible lung damage. <br><br>We’ll explain what you need to know in the deep dive. </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>