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Can Silicosis Be Caused By Flint Knapping With Shale Rock?
Question: Hey, i have been doing "Flint knapping" with a shale rock for about 1 hour to maybe 3 hours. This is my first time doing it. Most of it outside. About 20 or 20 minutes in my Room. I am 21 years old. Am I at a risk for Silicosis
Brief Answer:
There does not seem to be any risk of silicosis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic,
In order to develop silicosis, there should be a long history of exposure to silica dust. Since this was your first time XXXXXXX Knapping, there is absolutely no risk of silicosis.
XXXXXXX Knapping for a (longer) prolonged time period (few months-years) can put you at risk for silicosis. You do not need to worry at this point.
Hope this answers your questions
Please let me know if you need further clarifications
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
There does not seem to be any risk of silicosis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic,
In order to develop silicosis, there should be a long history of exposure to silica dust. Since this was your first time XXXXXXX Knapping, there is absolutely no risk of silicosis.
XXXXXXX Knapping for a (longer) prolonged time period (few months-years) can put you at risk for silicosis. You do not need to worry at this point.
Hope this answers your questions
Please let me know if you need further clarifications
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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