Environment|Health|WrittenByLAPost
Workers who cut and polish manufactured stones are at risk of contracting silicosis, a potentially deadly lung disease, because to the industry’s rapid growth in popularity. This illness has been an occupational risk for decades, but recently it has been on the rise among younger employees, casting a pall over the whole sector. Inhalation of very small particles of crystalline silica causes silicosis. Over time, breathing in tiny particles damages the lungs, leading to life-threatening respiratory issues and even death. Unfortunately, there is currently no treatment for silicosis, making it a lifelong sentence for those who contract it. Particles like
September 26, 2023