Stonemasons working with natural stone and other crystalline silica-containing materials must control the risk of exposure to crystalline silica dust. Below are resources which provide guidance on reducing silica dust exposure in the stonemasonry industry.
WorkSafe Victoria
Identifying hazards and controlling the risks of exposure to dust containing crystalline silica in the stonemasonry industry.
Breathe Freely Australia
All stone benchtops contain crystalline silica. The amount of crystalline silica varies but can be as high as 95%. When silica dust is released into the air during any dust-creating activity, it puts the health of workers at risk.