SILICOSIS
Today’s Goals
What is silicosis?
Silicosis. . .
Types of Silicosis
Symptoms of Silicosis
Other Problems in Silicosis
Who can get Silicosis?
ANYONE Working Around Silica Dust
Construction Jobs with Risk
How can you stay healthy?
Who Can Prevent Silicosis?
Employers Can Help. . .
Employer Can Help . . .
Government Can Help . . .
What can YOU do to stay healthy?
You Can . . .
You Can . . .
SMOKE and DUST DON’T MIX!!!
Medical Checks before the job and then every 3 years
What did you learn?
Hopefully, you now know that:
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If it’s Silica, It’s NOT Just Dust!!