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The effect of organic dust exposure on long term change
Lung function is a predictor of morbidity and mortality and the chronic nature of lung function decline allows for preventive initiatives Proinflammatory constituents of organic dust are considered a possible cause of compromised respiratory health The aim of this systematic review was to reveal the impact of organic dust exposure on long term change in lung function.
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Occupational Exposure to Crystalline Silica and
Occupational exposure to silica dust has been examined as a possible risk factor with respect to several systemic autoimmune diseases including scleroderma rheumatoid arthritis systemic lupus erythematosus and some of the small vessel vasculitidies with renal involvement e.g Wegener
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Occupational Risks Associated with Solid Waste
2016 6 21 This study identifies and analyses the occupational risks associated with solid waste management practices in the informal enterprises of Gweru Many concerns have been raised about the potential harm from waste to the environment and the general public but the risks and consequent costs of occupational hazards in waste management have received little attention in the rush to adopt or
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Occupational Cement Dust Exposure and Inflammatory
2021 6 9 Cement Dust Cement dust is an example of mineral dust that constitutes chemical components like silicon calcium aluminum chromium iron 9–11 This dust is generated in different sections where cement production and processing occur such as extraction of raw material crusher rotary kiln cranes mills storage silos packing area etc Figure 1 12 13 Crystalline silica is a
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Manufacturing
Exposure to and potential inhalation of toxic fumes particulate matter polymeric dust Biological hazards e.g legionella near cooling towers Exposure to noise and vibration from fixed and mobile equipment mechanical equipment such as metal saws and formers stone grinders cement fork lifts and cranes.
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WorkSafeBC
WorkSafeBC has determined that the CSA Standard Z94.2 14 Hearing Protection DevicesPerformance Selection Care and Use is an acceptable alternative to the standard listed in section 7.7 1 c Issued August 1999 Revised January 1 2005
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Slow motion tragedy for American workers Center for
2015 6 29 Apart from trimming the silica exposure limit to the NIOSH recommended number for all workers the proposed standard would require employers to control dust with methods such as water or vacuum systems and provide medical monitoring for highly exposed workers OSHA predicted it would save nearly 700 lives and prevent 1 600 new cases of
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eLCOSH Cement Hazards and Controls Health Risks and
Inhaling high levels of dust may occur when workers empty bags of cement In the short term such exposure irritates the nose and throat and causes choking and difficult breathing Sanding grinding or cutting concrete can also release large amounts of dust containing high levels of crystalline silica.
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Wood Dust
2 days ago Wood dust becomes a potential health problem when wood particles from processes such as sanding and cutting become airborne Breathing these particles may cause allergic respiratory symptoms mucosal and non allergic respiratory symptoms and cancer.
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Risk assessment Template and examples
2021 10 12 A template you can use to help you keep a simple record of potential risks for risk assessment as well as some examples of how other companies have completed this.
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Respirable Crystalline Silica Exposure among Concrete
2019 6 27 Exposure Group Selection and Task Description Eight new apartment complex construction sites were selected to assess the concentration of respirable dust RD and RCS during concrete chipping grinding and plastering work between March and June in 2016 ncrete chipping refers to using a hammer drill to cut off uneven concrete walls after removing the molding used to cure the
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SILICA CRYSTALLINE
2021 7 20 e.g soils and cement laboratories Training workers on silica exposure and dust controls and limiting access to hi gh exposure work areas The application of water and dust control measures e.g using a hose to continuously spray water on a dusty process and using high efficiency particulate aerosol vacuums HEPA to
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Workers health safety and pay are among the casualties
2018 1 29 About 2.3 million workers are exposed to respirable crystalline silica in their workplaces including 2 million construction workers who drill cut crush or grind silica containing materials such as concrete and stone.24 Responsible employers have been protecting workers from harmful exposure to silica for years using widely available
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Formative research to reduce mine worker respirable silica
2016 2 1 Because mining is one of the leading industries for occupational exposure to respirable silica dust 26 28 35 58 63 this occupational health issue is both critical and timely Mobile mine workers bagging operators surface drill operators and workers for other types of mechanized equipment including dozers loaders and haul trucks
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OCCUPATIONAL AND SAFETY
2011 3 22 Exposure to Noise Exposure to Vibration Protection against dehydration and heat exhaustion Protection from wet cold conditions Dealing with HIV/Aids and other diseases as per specific programme provided by the client and/or its Agent on its behalf Use of Portable Electrical Equipment including Angle grinder Electrical Drilling
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Slow motion tragedy for American workers Center for
2015 6 29 Apart from trimming the silica exposure limit to the NIOSH recommended number for all workers the proposed standard would require employers to control dust with methods such as water or vacuum systems and provide medical monitoring for highly exposed workers OSHA predicted it would save nearly 700 lives and prevent 1 600 new cases of
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2018 6 28 Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH in the USA and by CAREX CARcinogen EXposure in Europe Based on the National Occupational Exposure Survey NOES conducted during 1981–83 and the County Business Patterns 1986 NIOSH estimated that about 1.7 million US workers were potentially exposed to respir able crystalline silica NIOSH 2002 .
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CDC
2013 7 17 Construction workers are exposed to hazardous dust when grinding or cutting mortar or cement from between the bricks of old buildings The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH found that exposures could be reduced
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Guidance Notes on Health Hazards in Construction Work
2020 12 18 by workers at risk Lead dust Lead dust may arise from handling materials containing lead or its compounds such as removal of leaded paint and handling of metallic lead Lead fumes may arise from hot cutting and dismantling tanks previously containing lead compounds Excessive exposure may cause acute or chronic health effects.
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PROJECT SPECIFIC DESIGNATED SUBSTANCES AND
2018 7 19 Worker exposure to lead is regulated under Ontario Regulation 490/09 Designated Substances as amended The disposal of lead waste is regulated under Ontario Regulation 347 General Waste Management as amended Silica Silica is suspected to be present within concrete stone blocks masonry elements and associated mortars.
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Exposure Assessment
2021 10 21 October 21 2021 EPA to Announce Winners of Wildfire IAQ Competition October 7 2021 European Chemicals Agency Proposes OELs for 1 4 Dioxane September 30 2021 EPA Requests Feedback on Scope Document for D4 Risk Evaluation September 9 2021 Study Compares Exposure Databases for OSHA Quebec September 9 2021.
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Monumental Hazards
2013 12 26 Workers cutting or grinding granite or sandstone had exposures exceeding the Irish occupational exposure limit OEL value of 0.1mg m –3 30 or 57 of the time respectively The highest 8 h time weighted average reached a breathtaking 6mg m –3 The remarkable thing about this finding is that it is neither new nor unusual.
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Highway Repair A New Silicosis Threat
2011 10 10 Research on concrete stone and masonry jobs that involve drilling and sawing has demonstrated the efficacy of water in reducing dust levels to which workers are exposed 38– 40 A project carried out through the New Jersey Silica Partnership observed a significant reduction of dust generated by jackhammers during concrete breakup when a low
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Silicosis Background Pathophysiology Epidemiology
2019 12 5 Silicosis is a primary pneumoconiosis involving fibronodular lung disease caused by inhalation of silica dust Quartz the most common form of crystalline silica is abundantly present in granite slate and sandstone Although silicosis has been recognized for many centuries its prevalence increased markedly with the introduction of mechanized mining.
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Inhalation exposure to various nanoparticles in work
2019 10 28 Outside the wide range of potential benefits the use of nanomaterials can endanger human health mostly through skin contact and the risk of inhalation This article presents the results of harmonized measurements with contextual information on the emission of nanoparticles during the manufacturing and application of nanotechnology products The purpose of the research was to
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Controlling Occupational Exposure to Carcinogens
Controlling occupational exposure to carcinogens is an important step towards reducing the burden of occupational cancer The Hierarchy of Controls is often used as a guide for implementing exposure control strategies 1 It ranks control strategies from most effective elimination or substitution to least effective personal protective equipment .
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Review of Qualitative Approaches for the Construction
2011 6 1 Objectives This paper presents the framework and protocol design for a construction industry risk management toolbox The construction industry needs a comprehensive systematic approach to assess and control occupational risks These risks span several professional health and safety disciplines emphasized by multiple international occupational research agenda projects including falls
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Compaction of saw dust and wood shavings from wood
2019 2 12 The U.S Department of Labor`s Occupational Safety and Health Administration today announced a proposed rule aimed at curbing lung cancer silicosis chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and kidney disease in America`s workers The proposal seeks to lower worker exposure to crystalline silica which kills hundreds of workers and sickens
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Exposure Assessment
2021 10 21 October 21 2021 EPA to Announce Winners of Wildfire IAQ Competition October 7 2021 European Chemicals Agency Proposes OELs for 1 4 Dioxane September 30 2021 EPA Requests Feedback on Scope Document for D4 Risk Evaluation September 9 2021 Study Compares Exposure Databases for OSHA Quebec September 9 2021.
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Silicosis
2012 4 24 Silicosis is a fibrotic lung disease caused by inhalation of free crystalline silicon dioxide or silica Occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica dust particles occurs in many industries Phagocytosis of crystalline silica in the lung causes lysosomal damage activating the NALP3 inflammasome and triggering the inflammatory cascade with subsequent fibrosis.
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SILICA DUST CRYSTALLINE IN THE FORM OF QUARTZ
2018 6 28 Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH in the USA and by CAREX CARcinogen EXposure in Europe Based on the National Occupational Exposure Survey NOES conducted during 1981–83 and the County Business Patterns 1986 NIOSH estimated that about 1.7 million US workers were potentially exposed to respir able crystalline silica NIOSH 2002 .
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WorkSafeBC
2014 7 26 Disclaimer The Workers Compensation Board of B.C WorkSafeBC publishes the online versions of the Workers Compensation Act Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation Regulation in accordance with its mandate under the Act to provide information and promote public awareness of occupational health and safety matters.
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Controlling Occupational Exposure to Carcinogens
Controlling occupational exposure to carcinogens is an important step towards reducing the burden of occupational cancer The Hierarchy of Controls is often used as a guide for implementing exposure control strategies 1 It ranks control strategies from most effective elimination or substitution to least effective personal protective equipment .
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