countertop
noun
coun·ter·top
ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌtäp 
: the flat working surface on top of waist-level kitchen cabinets
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Further, since employers claim that many of these countertop workers are independent contractors, their workplaces are not under OSHA’s jurisdiction.
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David Michaels, Fortune, 21 June 2026
When cleaning, spread a towel on countertops and trims to protect them from water and cleaners.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
Disconnecting things like countertop appliances, hair tools, and space heaters can remove potential fire hazards.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2026
Many big-box stores promote quartz over similar but much safer countertops manufactured from crushed glass; these are made from amorphous silica, which is much less toxic than crystalline silica.
—David Michaels, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
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David Michaels, Fortune, 21 June 2026
When cleaning, spread a towel on countertops and trims to protect them from water and cleaners.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
Disconnecting things like countertop appliances, hair tools, and space heaters can remove potential fire hazards.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2026
Many big-box stores promote quartz over similar but much safer countertops manufactured from crushed glass; these are made from amorphous silica, which is much less toxic than crystalline silica.
—David Michaels, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
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countertop
noun
coun·ter·top
ˈkau̇nt-ər-täp
: the surface of waist-level kitchen cabinets used as a work area
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