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What is a major health risk for pottery workers from clay dust?

Silicosis from silica dust.

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  1. Colds from wet clay
  2. Silicosis from silica dust ✔
  3. Sunburn from kiln light

Why: Inhaling crystalline silica dust over years can cause silicosis. Dust controls and wet methods reduce exposure.

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Answer: Silicosis from silica dust. Inhaling crystalline silica dust over years can cause silicosis. Dust controls and wet methods reduce exposure.

  1. Pottery en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pottery
    Silicosis is an occupational lung disease caused by inhaling large amounts of crystalline silica dust
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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