WorksheetsSSC Topic C304
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 4mins
What is silicosis and how is it caused?
Silicosis is a skin disease caused by exposure to sunlight.
Silicosis is a lung disease caused by exposure to dust from crystalline silica.
Silicosis is a heart disease caused by high cholesterol.
Silicosis is a bone disease caused by lack of calcium.
Which of the following activities could put workers at risk of silicosis?
Painting a house
Working with glass products
Planting trees
Writing a report
What is one method to eliminate silica exposure in the workplace?
Use of organic materials such as apricot pits
Use of plastic shot
Use of corn cobs and emery
All of the above
What should be done if dust-containment systems cannot eliminate exposure to silica?
Use local-exhaust ventilation systems
Increase the number of workers
Use more powerful machines
Work longer hours
What personal protective equipment (PPE) can help protect workers from silica dust?
Sunglasses
Respirators and dust masks
Earplugs
Safety shoes
What should workers do to maintain personal hygiene when working with materials containing crystalline silica?
Wash hands before eating, drinking, or smoking
Wear the same clothes every day
Avoid showering after work
Use tobacco in abrasive blasting areas
What are some symptoms of silicosis?
Increased appetite and energy
Fatigue, loss of appetite, chest pains
Improved lung function
Enhanced vision
