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Silicosis: The Silent Killer in Stone Work
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Silicosis—the silent killer haunting stonemasons—is resurfacing as a looming public health crisis, fueled by decades of ignored silica dust exposure. As families like George Elliott’s mourn preventable deaths, workers across the industry sound alarms over inadequate protections. This deadly occupational hazard, once overshadowed by asbestos, now demands urgent action: stricter safety rules, better ventilation, and widespread awareness to shield skilled artisans from breathing their own legacy into oblivion.
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