Silicosis

Workplace Health Saf. 2021 Jan;69(1):51. doi: 10.1177/2165079920967923. Epub 2020 Nov 11.

Abstract

Occupational exposures to dust with elevated levels of respirable crystalline silica in artificial stone increase workers' risk for silicosis.

Keywords: global occupational health; health surveillance; occupational hazards; occupational health and safety programs; silicosis.

MeSH terms

  • Construction Industry
  • Construction Materials / adverse effects*
  • Dust
  • Humans
  • Inhalation Exposure / adverse effects
  • Occupational Exposure / adverse effects*
  • Occupational Health
  • Silicon Dioxide / adverse effects*
  • Silicosis*

Substances

  • Dust
  • Silicon Dioxide