Sentences with phrase «from pneumoconiosis»

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Miners are at risk of silicosis, pneumoconiosis (black lung) and other diseases from coal dust.

In addition to pneumoconiosis (scarring of the lung from exposure to coal dust or silica), COPD can occur because of dust exposure.

Coal worker's pneumoconiosis — known as black lung disease or simply black lung — results from long - term exposure to coal dust.

From April, lump sum payments made under the 2008 Mesothelioma Scheme will increase to the same level as those paid under the Pneumoconiosis etc (Workers» Compensation) Act 1979.