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CHAMBER OF MINES OF SOUTH AFRICA ANTI-DUST CAMPAIGN SUB-COMMITTEE POEM AND SLOGANS SUBMITTED BY MR. U. SCHWANECKE 1968 Silica is our topic; In little chips so microscopic That the eye does not perceive it. It is a menace, do believe it! In form of dust it makes its way Into your lungs. It comes to stay, And there transforms the spongy tissue Into a rock. That is the issue. It would indeed be very strange If, for the vital gas-exchange, A lung like that would be efficient. So, be as miner more proficient. Good ventilation is a must To blow away injurious dust, And hosing, sprinkling, water-spraying Has priority, of course. As Stoffel Waterman was saying, "It kills the dust right at its source." --- o0o --- You may become as old as Moses Unless your ailment's silicosis. Dust one cannot see Is a miners enemy. --- o0o --- --- o0o --- Turn the water on stronger And be sure you live longer. 1 Don't fret, Keep it wet. --- o0o -- To water down well is no wasted labour. It lengthens your life - and that of your "neighbour". --- o0o --- Blasting Don't re-enter At a canter or For minutes gained today You're giving years away. --- o0o--- Blowing out Holes Don't blow out with air Unless water is there. or Without water It's manslaughter. --- o0o --- Scraping Don't start pulling before You have wetted the ore. or Before you scrape ore Use water - galore. --- o0o --- I ashing Tipping Don't bluff ! Drench the stuff ! or Don't provoke it! First soak it! --- o0o--- Filters prevent pollution ! A spray is another solution. --- o0o --- Through you the mine will acquire its wealth But not at the cost of your life - and your health. 2