Αποτελέσματα Αναζήτησης
1 Απρ 2023 · We recommended prioritising the earlier diagnosis of silicosis as the most effective way to assist patients, including more effective use of data at primary care level to take into account previous employment history, with a flag on work or former work dealing with RCS.
4 Νοε 2016 · We have shown, through this meta-analysis that the risk of lung cancer is higher in workers exposed to crystalline silica dust but the exact mechanism of carcinogenicity in human beings are yet to be determined. Three mechanisms have been proposed based on experimental studies in animals.
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.
17 Μαΐ 2024 · Protecting young workers from silica dust exposure is crucial to prevent the onset of silicosis in their later years and to reduce the disease burden among older workers. Silicosis is an occupational lung disease because of exposure to silica dust in the workplace.
As a PCBU, you have a duty to eliminate, or use controls to minimise worker exposure to the hazard of, and risks from, RCS dust. We have also provided guidance on eight key things for workers to know when controlling silica dust in the workplace.
5 Απρ 2023 · According to the Health and Safety Executive Silica is the biggest risk to construction workers after asbestos. Exposure to silica dust can cause lung cancer, it is the second highest cause of occupational cancer deaths, after asbestos.
Workers may be exposed to dangerous levels of silica dust when cutting, drilling, grinding, or otherwise disturbing materials that contain silica. These materials and tasks are common on construction and oil and gas jobs. Breathing that dust can lead to serious, often fatal illnesses.
