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Originally Posted by LarryC
It is a concern. Repeated exposure over time can cause a cancer like lung illness called silicosis. Some dust is created whenever you cut or break glass. I do not wear a mask to do that but I try to keep it isolated to my bench which is well ventilated by a hood.
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Ok, I make murrini and always wear a really good mask to cut it but I cut a lot of glass and murrini on the fly at my bench and am starting to become really worried about it. I'm not sure if that amount is ok or if I should change my work habits. Over time I notice a lot of tiny chips or dust begin to accumulate on my table.