Which of the following causes silicosis?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Breathing in silica dust from cutting stone
- Step 1: Dust from cutting concrete, bricks, tiles and stone contains fine silica. Step 2. Over time it scars the lungs and cannot be cured. Answer: Breathing in silica dust from cutting stone. Why not the others: Cement burns, smoke inhalation and noise cause other harms.
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