{"id":120610,"date":"2025-06-30T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/obera.fr\/our-advice\/temoignages-tailleurs-pierre\/"},"modified":"2025-07-08T14:09:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T12:09:02","slug":"temoignages-tailleurs-pierre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/obera.fr\/en\/our-tips\/temoignages-tailleurs-pierre\/","title":{"rendered":"“We could no longer see the sun in the workshop”: testimonies of stonecutters faced with dust and silicosis."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In stone-cutting workshops, dust is part of the d\u00e9cor. But what seemed harmless yesterday is now recognized as a major health hazard<\/strong>. We have interviewed several stonemasons at different stages of their careers. They tell us about their experiences, their concerns… and the solutions they have put in place to protect themselves. <\/p>\n\n

\u2726 Pierre, 58 – 35 years in the trade <\/h2>\n\n

“Back then, we didn’t talk about silicosis. It was normal to cough.” <\/em><\/p>\n\n

“I started stonemasonry when I was 20. We worked in clouds of dust. Back then, we had no masks, no ventilation. I thought it was normal to end the day with a burning throat. Today, I have incipient fibrosis. My doctor told me it was silicosis. If I’d known…” <\/p>\n\n

\u2726 Lina, 32 – Journeyman stonemason <\/h2>\n\n

“I soon realized that dust wasn’t just ‘dirty’. It was dangerous.” <\/em><\/p>\n\n

“When I first got into the business, I was shocked to see some workshops with no air extraction. Fortunately, where I work, we have OberA purifiers and mobile extraction units. It changes everything: the air is breathable, and we’re less tired. We work better, more serenely. <\/p>\n\n

\u2726 Julien, 41 – Workshop manager <\/h2>\n\n

“Investing in a good system means protecting your team.” <\/em><\/p>\n\n

“I run a workshop with a dozen tailors. Silica dust is our silent enemy. Since we installed an OberA dust collection system, the feedback has been unanimous: less coughing, less dust everywhere, better working atmosphere. It’s an investment that makes sense in human terms, and also meets regulatory requirements.” <\/p>\n\n

What these testimonials say <\/h3>\n\n
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  • Awareness is still recent among some experienced craftsmen. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Younger generations are better informed, but are looking for workshops that invest in their health. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Technical solutions do exist: they are essential preventive investments<\/strong>, not gadgets. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

    Tools for breathing easier, working better<\/h2>\n\n

    OberA supports workshops in their transition to a healthier environment with tailored solutions: <\/p>\n\n

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    • Mobile boxes <\/strong>: ideal for small structures or one-off operations. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Fixed dust collectors <\/strong>: for centralized, high-performance treatment. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Air purifiers <\/strong>: for continuous air purification. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      Because no job is worth losing your health over. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

      OberA<\/strong>, a partner for stonecutters.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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