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Prevent occupational silicosis

Silicosis, one of the most widespread occupational health diseases worldwide, is an incurable, progressive lung condition caused by prolonged periods of silica inhalation. In India, 5.3 million construction workers are at high risk of silica exposure. The disease hides in plain sight for years before it’s too late. Do you have a solution that prevents its onset in the first place?

 

How Might We equip the miners, construction workers, ceramic masons amongst others to be able to reduce their exposure to dust?

How Might We reduce the exposure of dust amongst miners, construction workers, ceramic masons amongst others?

How Might We reduce the prevalence of occupational silicosis?