Occupational silica exposure in hydraulic fracturing.
Workers may be exposed to dust containing high levels of respirable crystalline silica during hydraulic fracturing.
Worcester State University, Worcester, USA. stephanie.chalupka@worcester.edu
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D006801:Humans; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016272:Occupational Health; D061329:Oil and Gas Fields; D012822:Silicon Dioxide / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012829:Silicosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control
D012822:Silicon Dioxide