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- Silica is a common substance found in sand, rock, and building materials such as concrete and brick. Cutting, grinding, or drilling these materials releases dangerous crystalline silica dust into the air. This video shows how breathing in silica dust can cause permanent damage to the lungs.
Working around silica dust is one of the most common hazards that concrete cutter operators face. If you are using a concrete cutter, you should wear the appropriate PPE at all times.
This video is a helpful tool for health and safety training and toolbox talks when working around silica and power tools.
Find information and resources on protecting workers from harmful exposure to silica dust at worksafebc.com/silica.
Timestamps:
0:00 Where silica is found
0:22 How silica is released into the air
0:36 How silica affects your body
1:25 Effects of exposure to silica
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This video shows how breathing in silica dust can cause permanent damage to the lungs. Find information and resources on protecting workers in B.C. from harmful exposure to silica dust at worksafebc.com/silica.
I live in an area where there are a lot of spanish masons. I walk up to them as and share this video with them.. I then tell them to wear face masks and use the water attachments to their saws. Everyone I have done this to so far thanked me and was grateful.
If they get the opportunity, and pictures and videos don’t dissuade them, ask any masons who won’t heed the warnings to visit the basque museum of medical history and tell them to look at the miners black lung. from what I’ve seen it is pretty brutal on lungs with prolonged exposure.
i was cerntelntly exposed to it, and goddamn, this shit is nasty! i'm itchy all over the place, the only wasy to remove the scaring and the damaged skin is to deep scrap it almost like small cuts under running water, i've been fighting and scraping everything for the past two months, another sesh tonight FML
Thanks
You are a hero fr.
*hispanic not Spanish. But you are a hero.
This vid should be shown to all highschoolers and workers on an annual basis. That's a tough way to go out
20+ years as a sandblaster and worked in extremely dusty conditions with concrete cutting and demolition. I have silicosis and thankfully since diagnosed have only permanently lost 20-30% of my lung function and holding, with only small decreases. Positive air fed helmets for blasting is what is needed for not only the guy blasting but everyone in the area . Paper masks don't cut it
Dahamma73 i otta a friend that tries to convince me the papper masks is tfe same as filter masks hes an idiot
Dahamma73 im a sandblaster myself, been doing it a year now..I wear a full helmet gear, when around the dust and not blasting we wear respirators with p100 cartridges, tho are good one for dust like silica. But we def have inhaled it just not to an extreme level
Sorry to hear!!! How are you now?
How is Your health now?
How's your health now?
It's killing me now. Non-specific interstitial pneumonia caused by silica dust and chemical fumes from 30+ years in concrete and industrial coatings business. It's a miserable way to die.
I wish you well.
dave how r u now i need to know
are you still alive david
RIP
Sorry to hear that. Thanks for sharing
What's sad is that OSHA took untill 2017 to mandate a safety awareness training for construction workers working around silica...
It is sad but we as construction workers know and knew better. Foreign materials had always been a problem for us humans lungs. Especially those thatvworknwith abestro, fiberglass and other.
I read a article on silicosis in a masonry magazine. They said a coroner had a hard time cutting two old bricklayers lungs
Great info about Silica Exposure. It's good to see other companies spreading the word about this dangerous safety hazard. We can only hope more workers take silica training seriously after watching a video like this. Thank you.
I appreciate the simplicity, the slow pace, and the awesome lung graphics. The plug to the Safety company at the end is key!
How about fiber glass insulation? That's the next Asbestos scandal.
Fiberglass acts like asbestos in the lung alveoli, but it is supposed to be safe, because lymphocytes can destroy the fibers after 60-90 days of exposure, but with asbestos they cannot and they stay forever in the lungs . Do you have any further information why is it unsafe? Otherwise I would like to know because I wouldn't like to expose to it.
Prolong work of cutting concrete or cement should be done only when wearing a facemask and sand blasting should only be done while wearing a facemask. Sandblasting without a facemasks is an osha violation.
David Perry I sandblast and I wear a sandblasting helmet with air being pumped into it..to be extra safe I wear a paper mask UNDER the helmet
And can mean fines as high as $10,000 per violation!!! Rules are rules when it comes to protecting lung health involving dangerous silica dust.
The Netherlands take one step further to prevent crystalline silica exposure - by strict laws. If you are working there, these laws prohibit the altering or production of sandstone (because they have 70-80 percent silica). If you sandblast anything more than 1 percent silica even with proper PPE, you can be fined as high as $10,000 EUR!!!!!
@@demam41 A dust extractor and dust shroud is also required by OSHA law. And if you must sandblast - STAY AWAY FROM UPWIND EXPOSURE OF THIS SANDBLAST RESIDUE. Try to expose that downwind instead to reduce silica exposure greatly.
This is in Canada they don't have OSHA.
RIP the guy filmed cutting a rock for demonstration purposes
1:43 Putting new meaning to the term concrete lungs.
😂
I bought triple washed sand for my sons sandpit and its almost entirely fine silica that looks like dust whenever it is picked up. Blows in the slightest breeze. Turns put its quarry sand and when they wash it, instead of letting the fine particles go, they catch them to make 20% extra product at the cost of kids lungs. Good job kids sand industry in Australia 😮💨
It's not always work that causes this condition. I have this condition from my pets of all things. Cleaning clay cat litters can be breathed in, also fish keepers need to make sure they don't stir up sand or substrate, as that too can be breathed in. Also, bird keepers need to be aware that the dander from your birds contains silicon and can be easily breathed in as well. Potting plants can also be a danger. Wear a dusk mask when doing dirty jobs around the house.
Have you protected the fish against this dangerous inhalation? 👀
Ask the entitled furry's to do their business outside, instead of risking your health!
time to start wearing a mask and when I change the cats litter
Great video shows vary clearly how easy it is to damage are lungs.
Wet cut and ffp3 dust mask the only way to live.
In Australia this information has only just become more widely known and reported by our media. Having been involved in various phases of construction over two decades I have been discussing onsite dangers of these and other products with little to no concern from my colleagues, building companies or their safety reps. Even unions have been reluctant to enforce band on use of toxic or dangerous products. It's an insane scenario which will now mimic the problems associated with the wide use of asbestos. Only the lawyers will win in the long run.
Crazy stuff.. Have been recognised, legally enforced and widely accepted in Scandinavia since more than 30 years.
Just read a comment from a South African, apparently they still use leaded gasoline! Has been banned here since 1994..
Stay strong and healthy ⚒️✌🏻
I think it's because tradesmen are considered consumables. Somewhat our own fault though, we get the job done no matter what. That's what makes us good at the job..
@@OmmerSyssel Leaded gasoline sold here in Morocco. Dust everywhere too.
A moment of silence for all those who’s lungs have turned into moon rock
very well done and explained.
@safetybeeich See the link in the video description.
sooo, kinda like asbestos?
Was thinking the same thing.
@@abrahanrodriguez9003 dude you’re always thinking the same thing
yes, silicosis is similar to asbestosis. But asbestos is also carcinogenic.
I remember I swept up some cement, and I almosted choked to death with the dust i inhaled...I dont go near that anymore
My dad died in April 2007 due to silica. (Silicosis) His lungs became completely scarred. When dad worked he was never given anything more than a paper mask and even then it was rare it was offered. He was on Oxygen for about 18 months after being diagnosed. Every few months the doctor had us increase his oxygen intake since it was getting harder for him to breathe. When you have lung disease, it also causes an enlarged heart. Thankfully Workman Comp helped pay his medical bills. He learned afterwards that once you accept Workman's Comp, you give up the right to sue your employer for your illness. Anyway, dad's body started failing at the end. His lungs, heart suffering finally affected his kidneys, which poisoned his blood. And died of Sepsis. At least he didn't die of suffocation from silicosis, but his kidneys giving out. P.S.-Toothpaste contains hydrated Silica (check it out). Even if they claim its safe, I refuse to buy it. I use a toothpaste with natural ingredients.
gabetube woooow!!!!
I'm so sorry for your loss :(
What did he do and how long if you don’t mind.. I unload dry cement from a barge and there’s constantly dust particles floating around
I consume silica for health benefits.
@@jaboythatpipedyamain6064 he unloaded cement from trucks !
That is called Black Lung aka Silicosis. It used to be very common amongst coal miners.
Amazing and superb video sir.
Thanks for it.
great video!!
:-O never taking my mask off ever again! thank you!!!!
I watched a bit of Batman Vs Superman and Bruce was literally walks into a cloud of dusk after a building has just collapsed.
I wish I remembered this before yesterday because even my teacher and the rest of my class in a program didn’t wear respirator.
I really wanna know who did the animation for this. I'm currently learning Blender and doing safety videos seems like an extremely interesting career.
Snow plowers use sand with it mixed in usually in corporate lots. You see the sparkling particles in the air. Quartz.
This is how John Henry died back when they were building railroads across America the explosions in the mountains caused rock dust buildup in the lungs
So this is how you become Sandman
great video
Tips to avoid the risk of death from RCS -
1. Avoid grinding sandstone at all costs. It contains more than 90 percent RCS!!!
2. Avoid sandblasting anything that is more than 1 percent RCS. (Netherlands has such a prohibition. Violate that prohibition, and you can be heavily fined and/or prosecuted!!!)
Also -
1. You can find alternatives to drilling, cutting, grinding, or sandblasting RCS-laden stone by using materials that do not have RCS.
2. PPE is very very important if exposure to RCS is unavoidable despite engineering controls to prevent RCS exposure risks.
Bro this is terrifying, I breathed in a little glass dust on accident a couple months ago and i still feel it a bit. I keep thinking of this.
absolutly terrifying, when your skin turns yellow and everything is itching
i breathe in diatomaceous powder n the silica in it irritate my lung.. i want to use the powder to kill bed bugs in my home... but actually the powder can kill me too...
This is terrifying!!
I worked in several different Powdery processes and was very diligent in using my breathing protection. Sadly father in law wouldn’t when doing his woodworking
@readbtwthelinesutool the best protection is offered by a ffp3 half mask with R & D filters. 3M, Moldex and North Safety make some good ones
I was a concrete layer for 5 years. I hope this isn't my future.
Well that's horrifying, and very good to know.
I worked for a company last year mixing dry silica in 10 pound bags and the dust was incredible, he did not provide any respiratory or ppe for mixing this stuff, same with the iso cyanate ..
If you worked in the US you should have called OSHA on your employer. He would have provided mask that same day after a phone call form OSHA
I just quit my job which had me working inside of fucking cement kilns. Literally surrounded by that shit dust
Can the same thing happen with sawdust exposure, or are those molecules displayed by the immune system cells?
I lost my father in March and life sucks now. I'm pretty sure I lost my father to silica.
Formwork Stripper here. Lots of concrete dust comes off the ply and the dokas holding it up. Make sure you're wearing the appropriate rubber nose and mouth respirator with inbuilt filters when working around concrete dust. Paper masks are useless.
Is an N95 mask suitable?
I thought this was legit going to be a warning not to eat silica gel.
alguien lo tiene en spanish
Hmm, I'm sure my lungs look pretty gnarly by now. Probably why I cough so much in the mornings.
Might wanna go to a doctor or something
Yeah, don't be a fool. Take precautions. Or at least increase your life insurance...
very good explanation.please let me know if a glass jar's lid is silicon coated, will it affect our food stored in the jar? pls reply.
That shouldn't be an issue, the lung issues only happen with very finely dispersed solids in the air (not only silica dust). If you were to eat any it shouldn't cause issues because it is so inert (which is ironically amongst the things that causes the lung issues).
I wish I never used this in my indoor garden; now I’m terrified
It's okay. What exactly did you use?
Things like silica water beads are safe and finished ceramics aren't high risk.
It depends on if it's in soil and if the soil can hold it inside.
I'd call it very unlikely you'll have any issues. The beads are vermiculite, I think.
Related to asbestos.
This is great. I will be using this ALOT
when can i get this on disk?
A voice from the past!
@@JustStayingGroovy a fossil from the past*
I believe I got sick when I used to work at a Goodwill just cleaning the shelves. I could be wrong buttt pretty sure that is how i got very ill within overnight
Doubt it.
This is going to sound moronic, but why not wet the rags?
Great and when you do ask for PPE your boss thinks your causing problems and are being a drama queen...
Call OSHA on him on lunch break
I will be conducting several live seminars on Silica awareness/monitoring this Fall. Can I use this video as an introduction?
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Is this similar to asbestos?
Dang....when i was younger i breathed this dust quite regularly on the job.
Will i suffer later in life? Will i develop complications as a result of my ignorance?
It's been 7 years, anything yet?
MRTuxedoChicken I guess thats a yea
This is super depressing. RIP
Dude seriously don't leave us hanging are you dead or not? If you don't respond we'll assume you're dead.
@@progamerzach1 i check his video, he's alive...
I work with moving lots of gravel and from time to time pumping concrete, do I need a respirator?
When there is cement dust in the air, yes. Even spin casting wear a respirator. It takes years to build up but eventually will and will harden in your lungs. This video makes silica out to be worse than it is though, silica is in the dusty air and older folks been alive longer than most of us and don't have issues from it. The video using cinder blocks isn't a good representation since the cement dust will harden inside your lungs. I've worked in a cement industry and only quit cause I got tired of working out of town living in hotels. But yeah, wear a respirator. When I worked in the oilfield the silica fear went ridiculous there and got to the point anytime it was dusty we needed to be protected. If you work with straight silica dust everyday in heavy amounts I can understand, but like I said, old folks before respirators were a thing didn't have issues from silica dust.
@@adamrodgers9175 you dont know that, and people died at a earlier age back then. It doesn't matter how little amount you are exposed to because the only one that will pay for your medical cost is you. Good like trying to get an employer to cover medical bills 10 or more years later after you left the company.
Yep. Pretty sure I've got this shit all up in my lungs at this point.
What radius distance from the direct work site is needed to safely not wear PPE? For example, if concrete is being demolished in a particular spot, and the worker is wearing an appropriate mask or respirator, how far away can other non-workers be and safely not wear a mask? For example, periodically maintenance is done on freeways in California late at night. One or two lanes might be closed off while grinding, drilling or jackhammering is happening. Traffic still flows past the work site in the adjacent open lanes while dust fills the air. Is this safe? Does this type of work possibly come with restrictions on wind speed?
I work in construction and we usually use a 10 ft rule. Not sure if this applies here. If a worker is required to don a special PPE anyone else within 10 ft of that worker is required to don the same PPE even if they’re not directly involved in the task.
I might have inhaled tiny anounts of investment plasrer which consists of silica and gypsum. I always wore filtered masks but it happens when i take them off. I wish i had an air compressor.
Zurnmusic how are U feeling since then My friend? I almos felt like dying a few days ago... Had to call an ambulance because I thought I was getting a heart attack. Had been demolishing some concrete walls from a swimming pool at my sisters house.... Started to notice I was getting tired too quick... Was wearing only a dust mask... Im hoping didn't bread a lot of this dust.... Still feeling tired from doing pretty much nothing...
How are your lungs now?
How are your lungs now
uhh there's been a half pallet of Dakota black bags of sand sitting in the corner of my garage. Just read the warnings on it, holy fack
What about common home working like drilling masonry or sanding, I know of course we should use protection but if one hasn't, would it be very dangerous?
Probably since it is still getting in your lungs. I take a ceramics class at home and they said that we should not do it in a small space when the clay dries because it causes the same thing.
Even tiles have it. Cut them outside and heavily masked
Ah yes... Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovulcanoconiosis
Hahaha i dont wear a mask when working, im gonna die
Greetings.
Lmao this pops up whiling I’m grinding concrete
So what about those “harmless” silica packets that are put in medicine packages and other consumer products?
They're still harmless unless you grind them and snort it
Don't rip em open and go full Tony Montana, you should be fine.
Sage them for your cell phone if it gets wet. Put them in a ziploc.
There is a medical method to clean the lungs from Silica dust (whole lung lavage) before the damage happens
Now I know what was in the pillow my daughter in law had for me,does that explain why my son's health is declining with leukemia that along with the overflow of unclean litter boxes &her chainsmoking those skinny cigars around him he's coughing constantly I noticed that she doesn't inhale just blows the smoke around with a fan above while my son &I are coughing constantly doesn't smoke in the house when her grandchildren are there I am not stupid about what's going on
Sounds like you need to get away from that person.
@@abrahanrodriguez9003 she probably passed away now if what she said is true.
Is it really that bad? Workers take their breaks and meals in areas with silica dust. Bosses say they're just trying to scare people.
Workers should be given the opportunity to wash their hands and face before eating because silica dust can also cause colon cancer
@@Oh-hardy-har-har wtf?! That's terrifying!
Your bosses are dicks. People in Australia are dying from it silicosis WILL occur if your boss doesn't take proper precautions to avoid putting you and your crew in danger.
I'm pretty sure that's a HUGE no-no.
Tunnelling industry is the worst for this, there's a conveyor belt spitting out 50% silica rock dust about 100 metres from all the offices and lunch rooms, and everything around the site has a coat of dust on it
If you breath a small amount of concrete dust in once will u be alright?
Hey. I know you commented 1 year ago but were you able to find the answer to your question? How do you feel now after 1 year since the incident of accidental dust breathing? Is one day exposure enough to ruin lungs? Or it takes years of daily exposure to ruin them?
OH........
Shit is no joke, sometimes we sand blast at work and our SO is usually a prick when it comes to silica....thankfully. lol
I recently was working with some sand containing silica dust. I probably inhaled a lot of it after two hours of extreme dusty condition without any respiratory protection. Am I at risk...?
ALEX L Yes. Try to wear a pp03 mask and use water suppression whenever possible, I've always tried to make sure I wear a dust mask at all times when people cut masonry near me but people cut corners because it quicker to risk it, while they don't know they're causing permanent damage to their lungs fucking idiots!
How long did it take for it to go away or are you still dealing with it now? I see you typed this 9 months ago so I'm curious how you are doing?
He gone
Sorry, you're dead.
This stuff will also start cutting the inside of your throat like knives!! Always wear PPE when working around material that has concrete dust!
Has anyone inhailed enough to have respiratory issues, did it go away? I have inhailed enough to cause shortness of breath please help if you know anything about this.
isaac ricks that’s where I’m at right now. I have mild asthma so when I breath this my asthma kicks up how I know I’m breathing it. I’ve been working around it for 2 years. Gonna see if I can get a test on lungs to see if I got any damage to them.
Hey you boys get any updates?
StreetLife TV you get an update man?
@@gurkiratbaath7882 Dude, they are probably scared. I sandblast with the stuff for years. I'm healthier than ever. I still go run at night, no problems at all.
Only thing I can highly suggest is wear a respirator at all times when around it. I've seen idiots without any manks, not even paper ones, inhaling this stuff like it was nothing. A huge no no.
Do they have e this in Spanish?
Hi Raymond, Yes - turn on closed captioning and select Spanish subtitles by clicking on the gear icon.
So if you inhale it ones its all over becuase it will spread as the years goes on?
No it’s a long term and/or high exposure over a period of time, one exposure shouldn’t kill you but it would definitely increase your risks from silica (I speak from experience)
@@tuxstfilms7547do you have silicosis ?
And this is why you wear masks folks
If I’m mixing concrete is it the same thing 🥺 i hope not lmao
Yeah, read the label. Tiles, too.
What about kids playing in a sandbox?
The grain size is way too big to cause inhalation issues. The danger is from inhaling very fine particles, a lot finer than the sand used in sandboxes. So as long as they don't shove the sand grains in their noses they should be fine
Silica bussin bussin tho ong no 🧢
Jesus krist. I'm so scared right now. In company where i work with food supplements i was exposed to silica dioxiode. Its very very fine powder. I had my mask on but this powder went tru mask. I was all white on my head. Probably i inhaled some of the powder. Well 100% i inhaled. One week latter im home sick. I have bad bad cough. I dont know that to do. Is no possible way the body remove this powder? Am i realy done? Can i die or what? It was a realy realy clear and dusty powder ment to food industrie.
It depends on the amount of exposure and other factors. the lung damage mostly results from chronic damage, so maybe you'll be just fine after one exposure. But your employer needs to provide better PPE. Are you still alive?
Can Amorphous silica in toothpaste industry causes silicosis??
No. How can it? It's stuck.
No it’s wet with soap, mint, chalk and fluoride. Crystalline silica is only an inhalation hazard! It’s not benzene.
inhaled a little bit of grout and thinset dust from the bags the contractor left at my house after he completed the bathroom job. I was closing the bags and the dust went up in my face and I ended up getting some in my lungs. last night i was really tired and had shortness of breath. Should i be worried about long term health effects?
Not from one exposure to it like that, it isn't asbestos
lol omg dude you are so freaking dead.
how are you feeling now?
What will happen if we inhaled silicon dioxide fumes by some chance? Will it be the same as in case of the crystals
Fumes are different from crystals in the air.
Depends on the particle size. If the particles are big enough a lot may be held back by the fine hairs in the nose. If the particle size is small enough the damage is probably going to be comparable, as silica is just the common name for silicon dioxide.
I have it from silicone… it’s bad
My lungs hurt now I'm having a heart attack
So I have been grinding concrete splatters off of iron on the building I'm working on and for the first 3 days I was given only the regular masks I finally bought myself one of those construction grade masks on the last day working on that. but since day 1 my throat kind felt rough and day 3 I had a small chest pain on my left side and my throat still feels rough... I hope I'm just scaring myself into having symptoms. . But can anyone reassure me please I'm kinda freaking out!!!
It takes years of hour long daily exposure until what is described in this video happens. I am exposed to silica everyday at work and I won't know the consequences until many years ahead.
Yes, but sensitive individuals can feel it straight away.
@@MRTuxedoChicken does wood/plastic contain silica?
any high exposure in a short time can be harmful....I imagine inhaling a handful would damage you immediately, whats to say the same amount in a few hours wont do the same?
i often empty my hammer drill's vacuum a couple times in a single day from drilling 3/16"-1/4" holes at a max of roughly 2.5", and there is quite a bit of dust albeit contained. a grinder will throw dust all around you even with a vacuum attached
@@sergsrt8 no. You're fine with that. Most dangerous things coming off plastic is if it's burning. Other than that those are harmless
I worked as a car painter, silca in the sand paper, boss never provided dust masks, does this mean im dead ? its a shame that if I cut my lungs out and put them on the table they will be black ? I better take up smoking to reboot my lungs
Are you still alive
Silica is a mineral right ? And isn't it in food ?
Food doesn't go in your lungs. :p This is only a lung problem.
No solid particles should go in your lungs... Especially non organic compounds, the body does not absorb those. Silica isn't special.
This applies to all non organic dust. Sand storms can do the same to your lungs as drilling concrete. Not because silica is everywhere, but because the problem is not just silica. It's any dust
It's not any dust, house dust is harmless, ground (earth) dust is harmless as well. Clothing dust, paper dust, timber dust are harmless as well. It's only certain dust like silica that are harmful.
airborne soil is not harmless if it contains materials such as pumice. Some clothing dust will have nylon fibres which are not so great, house dust can have fungi in it, and wood dust is certainly not harmless
wood dust is most certainly harmful
Yes but only breathing the dust is a problem.
So worried bi never used masks over 15 years constant exposure my lungs hurting now after this big job fiber glass and lots of concrete dust
It can be found in new products packaging. Do not eat. 😂
Those silica balls well yea I ate it all the time
Fear the Silicoids. ;)
I thought silica was good for the skin 😕
Do red bricks contain silica, too?
+Myria83 i think its only a problem when cutting. even sand on a beach but it's not being cut so i don't thing sand is a problem if so. even normal rocks have it but they're not being cut.
World Aviation HD but people swim in it... I don't think it's that dangerous... plus we all got holes lol
Yes, silica crystalline dusts are only harmful when cut, blast, or present in (almost a vapor form). In often cases, your mucus and cilia work as a filter, blocking out most dusts and bacterias. However, silica dusts are very very tiny. Cilia and mucus will not be able to protect the lungs from them. Its the size of the silica that matters!
I was in a very bad sand storm last week and I have been coughing ever since. Wonder if I should see a doctor, I don't think there is anything a doctor could do.
I work in concrete construction & while my boss was grinding I was next to him splattering water in the blade so the dust could be minamized & while I was there like a fucking idiot I felt a bit of dust going into my lungs & after that I started feeling hella fatigue I felt like I was gonna faint I had a bad vibe maybe it’s also cause my tool box was hella tight on me, I have hella anxiety & this shit starting to worry me, I should of wore a mask but grinding wasn’t part of the plan, never said it in the safety data sheet ima go to the doctor later today as it’s 5 am right now, I can’t even sleep from the anxiety I have, if any of y’all been through the same thing, get help dude & if anything help me what can I do? What are my chances of having silicosis:((
Hey 👋
How you doing?
Did you go to the doctor?
Best regards
did u die
Sorry to hear but you're dead, if you breath concrete dust it chases you down within two weeks and kills you. sowz.
Diamonds are forever
Diamonds are carbon, not silica.
Bmth lol