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20 Αυγ 2020 · Anyone exposed to silica dust or silica sand who has been diagnosed with silicosis or another silica disease may be eligible to file a lawsuit. Who Can Be Sued for Silicosis? Depending on the nature and conditions of silica exposure, individuals may be able to sue one or more of the following:
2 ημέρες πριν · The men from Bradford developed silicosis, a long-term lung condition caused by inhaling large amounts of crystalline silica dust, usually over many years. The dust can be found in minerals including stone and the Health and Safety Executive say it’s “the single biggest risk to construction workers after asbestos.”
4 Νοε 2016 · Crystalline silica is considered as one of the most common and serious occupational hazards to workers’ health. Although its association with lung cancer has been studied for many decades, the conclusion remains somewhat controversial.
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommends that workers avoid bringing silica dust home from work by: Changing into disposable or washable work clothes at the worksite.
Exposure of employees to silica dust. MS information. Luxembourg. 2018. German. French. Description. The purpose of this booklet is to raise awareness that unprotected prolonged exposure to silica dust can have serious health effects on the respiratory system (silicosis). Access tool. URL.
26 Αυγ 2024 · Chicago countertop maker faces dozens of violations, $1M in penalties for not protecting workers, including 2 with incurable lung disease, from silica dust. CHICAGO ‒ Federal safety inspectors became aware that a 31-year-old employee of a Chicago countertop manufacturer needed a double lung transplant after suffering accelerated silicosis ...
13 Φεβ 2024 · Millions of U.S. workers are exposed to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) in a variety of industries. Silica dust can be released in the air when working. Workers exposed to RCS can develop serious lung disease.
