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Applying Your Knowledge:
Silica and Silicosis |
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cement manufacturing company XYZ has just discovered that one of their processing
operations is putting extremely large amounts of crystalline silica dust into the
air. Brent, who was hired just 6 months ago, has noted how tired he has become
lately, and how difficult it is to breath.
If Brent has silicosis, it probably is which
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Accelerated
Probably not, unless Brent previously worked
around crystalline silica. Accelerated silicosis takes 5 to 10 years to develop with
moderate exposures.
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Acute
Yes. Acute silicosis can develop within
weeks due to high levels of silica exposure.
Go on to Determine if Silica
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Chronic
Probably not, unless Brent has a history of
working around crystalline silica. Chronic silicosis results from prolonged exposure
to small amounts of silica, taking up to 10 or 15 years to develop.
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