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Kate Cole on protecting yourself from Silicosis (150)
Season 2 · Episode 25

Kate Cole on protecting yourself from Silicosis (150)

Shirtloads of Science · Karl Kruszelnicki

September 8, 201924m 1s

Show Notes

Silicosis is a deadly lung condition. It is an occupational disease traditionally associated with stone masons and miners. Today new generations are at risk. From workers on infrastructure to home handy-persons cutting concrete, fine particles of silica can be inhaled without the right protection. Kate Cole tells Dr Karl how to stay safe.