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Silicosis is a lung disease caused by breathing in respirable crystalline silica (silica dust).

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An information sheet about silicosis including the symptoms, causes and risk factors as well as information for persons conducting a business on undertaking on how to manage these risks at work.

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Crystalline silica and silicosis
Occupational lung disease

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SWA is not a regulator and cannot advise you about WHS issues in the workplace. If you need help please contact your state or territory work health and safety authority.