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1 Απρ 2023 · An estimated 600,000 workers are exposed to silica in the UK each year. The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) estimates that in Europe as a whole, 81 per cent of those exposed are employed in construction or in manufacturing products used in that industry.
The leaflet explains what crystalline silica is, in what workplaces it is found, how workers can be exposed, what health effects might occur and how to prevent risks at workplaces.
This prevention approach entails controlling Silica dust at the source so as to reduce a worker’s exposure to Silica dust. It includes introducing dust control measures, the use of appropriate technologies i.e. local exhaust ventilation, process enclosure, wet techniques and substitution to limit exposure to Silica dust. Primary
9 Σεπ 2021 · To help protect workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (U.S. OSHA) has issued two respirable crystalline silica standards: one for construction, and another for general industry and maritime.
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.
A compensation fund for workers exposed to silica dust, backed by employers, operators and manufactures, to help provide financial relief to workers (and their families) diagnosed with silica related disease
