175: PAUL FOOT 2026: CUTTING CORNERS

About this episode

Joe Duggan discusses the health risks faced by workers cutting kitchen counters without proper protection.

Joe Duggan of the i paper tells the story of the workers falling ill and dying with silicosis after cutting fashionable kitchen counters without adequate protection. Part of Private Eye's Paul Foot Award 2026 shortlist series.

People in this episode

Guest: Joe Duggan

Topics covered

• silicosis
• workers' health
• kitchen counters
• safety
• fashion industry

Keywords

• silicosis
• workers
• health risks
• kitchen counters
• safety measures

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: i paper

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