Kate Cole on protecting yourself from Silicosis (150)
- Author
- Karl Kruszelnicki
- Published
- Sun 08 Sep 2019
- Episode Link
- https://shirtloadsofscience.libsyn.com/sos115-kc-silicosis-ohs-prevention
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.
