Silica dust Asbestos Coal dust Soil dust Wood dust Exposure to dust in the workplace has been shown to be a serious hazard.

Asbestos fibres are dangerous when they become airborne. These microscopic fibres can be inhaled or ingested, thus lodging in the lungs or other tissues, leading to long-term health issues. The main ...

MD, Mount Sinai School of Medicine of the City of New York PhD, Biomedical Sciences, The City University of New York Mount Sinai Medical Center BA, Anthropology, State University of New York at ...