PEARSON & PEARSON, L.L.P.

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-- Silicosis

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If YOU do one of the following jobs, you ARE at risk for breathing silica dust:

·         Removal of paint and rust with powertools;

·         Abrasive blasting of bridges, pipes, and tanks;

·         Grinding mortar;

·         Abrasive blasting of concrete (bridges etc.);

·         Crushing, chipping, hammering, of rock or concrete;

·         Chipping, drilling, sawing, and grinding concrete;

·         Demolition of concrete and masonry structures;

·         Dry sweeping or pressurized air-blowing of concrete; or

·         Jackhammering on various materials.

Workers in the following occupations are at risk for developing silicosis:

·         Highway and bridge construction and repair

·         Building construction, demolition, and repair

·         Abrasive blasting

·         Masonry work

·         Concrete finishing

·         Drywall finishing

·         Rock drilling

·         Mining

·         Sand and gravel screening

·         Rock crushing (for road base)