Silicosis: A Devastating Occupational Disease Caused by Inhaled Dust
Updated: Apr 10
Silicon dioxide (SiO₂), commonly known as silica, is one of the most abundant minerals on Earth. It is a major component of rocks and sand, accounting for more than ninety percent of the material found in many geological formations. In daily life, human activities frequently bring workers into contact with silica-containing materials. Construction, demolition of old buildings, interior stone decoration, stone carving, ceramic production, quarry blasting, and sandblasting processes used in industries such as denim manufacturing can all generate silica dust.
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