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13 Φεβ 2024 · February 13, 2024. Silica and Worker Health. Key points. 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. Overview.
11 Ιουλ 2023 · A comprehensive national health program on silicosis within the public health system would strengthen surveillance, notification, and management of workers exposed to silica dust in India. Silicosis has been one of the most serious occupational public health problems worldwide for many decades.
13 Φεβ 2024 · Safe Work Practices. What to know. Prevent respirable crystalline silica exposures and control dust when working around materials that contain crystalline silica such as concrete, mortar, granite, and artificial stone. Follow safe work practices and use engineering controls for equipment or processes to protect workers from health risks.
Edition 1. Introduction. This programme outlines the commitment of government to significantly reduce the prevalence of Silicosis by 2015 and to totally eliminate Silicosis in workplaces by 2030 in line with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Global Programme for the Elimination of Silicosis.
This leaflet explains what employers and employees should do to prevent lung disease caused by exposure to silica at work. Silica is a natural substance found in most rocks, sand and clay...
20 Μαΐ 2021 · While the association between occupational inhalation of silica dust and pulmonary tuberculosis has been known for over a century, there has never been a published systematic review, particularly of experience in the current era of less severe silicosis and treatable tuberculosis.
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.
