Estimation of the number of workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica by industry: Analysis of OSHA compliance data (1979-2015).
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DOI: 10.1002/ajim.23109
Abstract: BACKGROUND Respirable crystalline silica (RCS) can potentially cause silicosis, lung cancer, and renal failure. The current study estimates the percentages of workers potentially overexposed to concentrations of RCS dust and silicosis proportional mortality rates (PMRs)… read more here.
Keywords: workers exposed; 1979 2015; percentages workers; industry ... See more keywords
Phenotypes of lung cancer and statistical interactions between tobacco smoking and occupational exposure to asbestos and crystalline silica from a large case-only study: The CaProMat study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.lungcan.2017.08.007
Abstract: OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to assess the effect modification of the association between tobacco smoking and phenotypes of lung cancer (histological type, tumor location, and age at diagnosis) by occupational exposure to… read more here.
Keywords: tobacco smoking; exposure; study; crystalline silica ... See more keywords
Measurement of respirable crystalline silica concentration by X-ray diffraction: Evaluation of metrological performances
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DOI: 10.1016/j.measurement.2021.109839
Abstract: Abstract Worker exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) is related with increased risk for lung cancer, so it is important to correctly assess it, through measurements of RCS. There are several methods for the uncertainty… read more here.
Keywords: ray diffraction; crystalline silica; respirable crystalline; diffraction ... See more keywords
Occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica in municipal household waste collection and road cleaning workers
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-92809-5
Abstract: Despite the increase in the number of cases among South Korean sanitation workers, lung cancer as a result of exposure to occupational carcinogen has not been sufficiently investigated. This study aimed to identify exposure levels… read more here.
Keywords: road cleaning; sanitation workers; exposure; crystalline silica ... See more keywords
Assessing the bioactivity of crystalline silica in heated high-temperature insulation wools
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DOI: 10.1080/08958378.2018.1513610
Abstract: Abstract High-Temperature Insulation Wools (HTIW), such as alumino silicate wools (Refractory Ceramic Fibers) and Alkaline Earth Silicate wools, are used in high-temperature industries for thermal insulation. These materials have an amorphous glass-like structure. In some… read more here.
Keywords: insulation; crystalline silica; crystalline; high temperature ... See more keywords
A study of pneumoproteins in crystalline silica exposed rock drillers
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DOI: 10.1080/08958378.2022.2048745
Abstract: Abstract Objective: The objective was to assess serum concentrations of club cell protein 16 (CC-16) and the surfactant proteins A (SPs-A) and D (SP-D) in male rock drillers (N = 123) exposed to crystalline silica and in… read more here.
Keywords: exposure; crystalline silica; rock drillers;
Exposure profile of respirable crystalline silica in stone mines in India
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DOI: 10.1080/15459624.2020.1798011
Abstract: Abstract Silicosis is one of the major occupational lung diseases among stone miners; currently, it is a major concern in India given its 12–30% prevalence. The objective of this study was to determine the exposure… read more here.
Keywords: crystalline silica; stone mines; stone; respirable crystalline ... See more keywords
Monitoring Worker Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica: Application for Data-driven Predictive Modeling for End-of-Shift Exposure Assessment.
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DOI: 10.1093/annweh/wxac040
Abstract: In the ever-expanding complexities of the modern-day mining workplace, the continual monitoring of a safe and healthy work environment is a growing challenge. One specific workplace exposure concern is the inhalation of dust containing respirable… read more here.
Keywords: application; exposure; crystalline silica; monitoring ... See more keywords
Caution on Using Tetrahydrofuran for Processing Crystalline Silica Samples From Engineered Stone for XRD Analysis.
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DOI: 10.1093/annweh/wxac063
Abstract: We conducted laboratory experiments to investigate a suspected effect of tetrahydrofuran (THF) on quantifying crystalline silica in samples collected from working with engineered stone when THF is used to process samples prior to the X-ray… read more here.
Keywords: crystalline silica; engineered stone; respirable dust; stone ... See more keywords
66 A New Raman Spectroscopy Approach for the Measurement of Respirable Crystalline Silica Aerosols Collected onto Filters: Practical Considerations and Advantages
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DOI: 10.1093/annweh/wxac087.019
Abstract: It is estimated that 560,000 workers in the United Kingdom are potentially exposed to respirable crystalline silica (RCS), which can cause disabling diseases such as silicosis and cancer. The incidence of silicosis in exposed workers… read more here.
Keywords: crystalline silica; spectroscopy; raman; new raman ... See more keywords
22 Evaluation of Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica in Processing of Artificial Stone
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DOI: 10.1093/annweh/wxac087.051
Abstract: Clusters of silicosis cases related to the fabrication of quartz conglomerate products and accessories for the furnishing of kitchens and bathrooms are recently reported. The aim of this study was to evaluate the exposure to… read more here.
Keywords: crystalline silica; rcs levels; exposure respirable; exposure ... See more keywords