Construction workers are increasing their risk of developing cancers later in life by not protecting themselves from dust particles, a senior safety inspector has said. When people are cutting concrete you see a plume of white dust going up. While many workers are aware of the dangers of asbestos, silica dust – which occurs after cutting concrete – is also a carcinogen, which many people are not aware of. “When people are cutting concrete you see a plume of white dust going up. “Exposure to hazardous substances in construction, usually through breathing in dust or fumes, can lead to a variety of negative health implications from minor irritation to cancer.

Source: The Irish Times October 20, 2019 23:03 UTC