Silica dust exposure induces pulmonary fibrosis through autophagy signaling
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DOI: 10.1002/tox.23124
Abstract: Silicosis is a well‐acknowledged occupational lung disease caused by inhalation of a large amount of free silica dust during the production period and eventually a considerable negative impact on the patients' quality of life. Autophagy… read more here.
Keywords: fibrosis; silica dust; pulmonary fibrosis; autophagy ... See more keywords
The Effects of Bit Wear on Respirable Silica Dust, Noise and Productivity: A Hammer Drill Bench Study
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DOI: 10.1093/annweh/wxx041
Abstract: Objectives Hammer drills are used extensively in commercial construction for drilling into concrete for tasks including rebar installation for structural upgrades and anchor bolt installation. This drilling task can expose workers to respirable silica dust… read more here.
Keywords: dust noise; silica dust; respirable silica; noise ... See more keywords
FRI0690 WOMEN WITH RHEUMATOIDARTHRITIS HAVE HIGHER LIFETIME PROFESSIONAL AND NON-PROFESSIONAL EXPOSURE TO SILICA DUST COMPARED TO FRENCH GENERAL POPULATION
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DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2019-eular.5272
Abstract: Background Occupational exposure to silica dust is associated with increased risk of developing ACPA positive Rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Little is known about non-occupational exposure, as there are no available tools to assess it in clinical… read more here.
Keywords: silica; occupational exposure; silica dust; exposure ... See more keywords
Sarcoidosis and silica dust exposure among men in Sweden: a case–control study
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-038926
Abstract: Objective To determine whether occupational exposure to silica dust is associated with an increased risk of developing sarcoidosis. Design Case–control study of all individuals between 20 and 65 years of age diagnosed with sarcoidosis (D86)… read more here.
Keywords: sarcoidosis; exposure; silica dust; case ... See more keywords
Preventing tuberculosis among silica dust exposed workers
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DOI: 10.1136/oemed-2018-105315
Abstract: © Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2018. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ. The International Commission on Occupational Health (ICOH) calls for a concerted global effort to promote occupational safety and health… read more here.
Keywords: among silica; preventing tuberculosis; exposed workers; silica dust ... See more keywords
1646c Understanding informal sector exposures and prevention
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DOI: 10.1136/oemed-2018-icohabstracts.669
Abstract: Introduction Work-related disease is a global health and safety challenge that is thought to cause over 2 million deaths worldwide annually. In addition to this, around 160 million people worldwide are estimated to become sick every year… read more here.
Keywords: reduction; silica; silica dust; 1646c understanding ... See more keywords