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What health hazard is associated with breathing respirable crystalline silica dust?
a.Improved lung function
b.Temporary sneezing only
c.Silicosis, an incurable and sometimes fatal lung disease
d.Better eyesight
解析
Inhaling respirable crystalline silica dust can cause silicosis, an incurable and potentially fatal lung disease, as well as lung cancer and other illnesses. Silica is released when cutting, grinding, or drilling concrete, brick, and stone. Controlling dust at the source is critical to prevention.
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