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  2. Chimney sweeps' carcinoma - Wikipedia

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    Chimney sweeps' cancer, also called soot wart or scrotal cancer, is a squamous cell carcinoma of the scrotum. It has the distinction of being the first reported form of occupational cancer, and was initially identified by Percivall Pott in 1775. [1] It was initially noticed as being prevalent amongst chimney sweeps.

  3. Chimney fire - Wikipedia

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    Control includes denial of oxygen, addition of extinguishing agents, and removing heat sources. In case of chimney fire, the local fire department should be called immediately: there is a risk of the chimney failing, and/or overheating adjoining structures, which could cause the fire to spread to other parts of the building.

  4. Occupational cancer - Wikipedia

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    Dusts that can cause cancer leather or wood dusts, asbestos, [2] crystalline forms of silica, coal tar pitch volatiles, coke oven emissions, diesel exhaust and environmental tobacco smoke. [1] sunlight; radon gas; and industrial, medical, or other exposure to ionizing radiation can all cause cancer in the workplace. Industrial processes ...

  5. Soot - Wikipedia

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    A common feature of the definitions is that soot is composed largely of carbon based particles resulting from the incomplete burning of hydrocarbons or organic fuel such as wood. Some note that soot may be formed by other high temperature processes, not just by burning. [5] Soot typically takes an aerosol form when first created. It tends to ...

  6. Wood ash - Wikipedia

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    Wood ash from a campfire. Wood ash is the powdery residue remaining after the combustion of wood, such as burning wood in a fireplace, bonfire, or an industrial power plant.It is largely composed of calcium compounds, along with other non-combustible trace elements present in the wood, and has been used for many purposes throughout history.

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  8. Erythema ab igne - Wikipedia

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    Discontinuing contact with the heat source is the initial treatment of erythema ab igne. [5] If the area is only mildly affected with slight redness, the condition may resolve after a few months. If the condition is severe and the skin pigmented and atrophic, then it is unlikely to resolve.

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