The Hidden Dangers of Silica Dust Exposure

Respirable crystalline silica (RCS) is a fine dust released during cutting, grinding, or drilling materials like concrete, sandstone, and engineered stone. Inhaling even tiny particles can scar your lungs irreversibly, leading to:

• Silicosis: Fatal lung disease – no cure, often fatal after 10–20 years.
• Lung Cancer: Known carcinogen – up to 10,390 future cases predicted.
• COPD & Other Diseases: Kidney issues, tuberculosis, autoimmune disorders.

584,000+ Australian workers exposed → potentially 83,000+ silicosis cases and 10,000+ lung cancers. No safe level exists.