Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Practice Test

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Breathing in dust while using a cutting disc to cut through concrete could result in which of the following diseases?

  1. Asbestosis

  2. Silicosis

  3. Pneumonia

  4. Lung Cancer

The correct answer is: Silicosis

Breathing in dust while using a cutting disc on concrete can indeed lead to silicosis. This disease is specifically caused by the inhalation of fine silica dust, which is a common component of concrete. Silicosis is a type of pneumoconiosis, which is a group of lung diseases caused by the inhalation of various types of dust. When concrete is cut, the dust produced can contain high levels of crystalline silica, which can penetrate deep into the lungs. Over time, prolonged exposure to silica dust can lead to inflammation and scarring of the lung tissue, resulting in the characteristic symptoms of silicosis, such as coughing, shortness of breath, and a progressive decline in lung function. In severe cases, it can lead to complications such as respiratory failure. The other diseases listed have different causes and are not specifically linked to the inhalation of concrete dust. Asbestosis, for example, is caused by exposure to asbestos fibers, pneumonia is an infection usually resulting from bacteria or viruses, and lung cancer can be caused by various factors including smoking and exposure to chemicals, but it is not specifically linked to the act of cutting concrete. Hence, silicosis is the accurate answer in this context.