Assessment of silicosis awareness among stone mine workers of Rajasthan state

Nandi, Subroto; Burnase, Nishant; Barapatre, Anand; Gulhane, Pallavi; Dhatrak, Sarang

doi:10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_63_18

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“…Unfortunately, limited research has been conducted on silica dust health hazard awareness in developing countries unlike in the developed world (Falk et al, 2019;Nandi et al, 2018;Sayler et al, 2018;Seaton et al, 1991;Sivanmani & Rajathinakar, 2013). It is important silica exposed workers have adequate knowledge about the health hazards silica dust exposure can cause.…”

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Awareness of Adverse Health Effects of Silica Dust Exposure Among Stone Quarry Workers in Ghana

Ahadzi¹

2021

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Background: Work experience is a key factor that influences safety awareness among workers. This study investigated the influence of work experience on the level of awareness on adverse health effects of silica dust exposure among stone quarry workers in Ghana while controlling for theoretically relevant compositional and contextual factors, evaluated the magnitude and order of association between the predictors and the predicted variable. Method: A cross-sectional survey data of 524 randomly selected stone quarry workers were subjected to multivariate statistical analyses. Results: Stone quarry workers who had 6 to10 years and more than 10 years of work experience were 48% (OR = 1.475, P = 0.021) and 82% (OR = 1.816, P = 0.003) respectively more likely to be aware of the adverse health effects of silica dust exposure compared to their counterparts who had 1 to 5 years work experience. Workers who had secondary or higher education were 32% (OR = 1.320, P = 0.036) more likely to be aware of the adverse health effects of silica dust exposure compared to their counterparts who had no education. Conclusion: These findings provide relevant information for managers and policymakers to plan and maximize awareness on silica dust health hazards among silica exposed workers.

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Awareness of Adverse Health Effects of Silica Dust Exposure Among Stone Quarry Workers in Ghana

Ahadzi¹

2021

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“…Since the recent increase in mining, current estimates are unavailable for the number of mine workers in Iran. However, past estimates claim that in Iran, more than 8000 workers are exposed to mineral and silica dust [1]; while in the United States, 1.7 million are exposed to crystalline silica [4,5]. The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) and the Occupational Health Committee of Iran have both declared 10 mg/m 3 and 3 mg/m 3 as threshold limits for an 8-hour workday exposure to total dust and respirable dust, respectively [6].…”

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Respiratory Symptoms and Diminished Lung Functions Associated with Occupational Dust Exposure Among Iron Ore Mine Workers in Iran

Gholami¹,

Tajik²,

Atif³

et al. 2020

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Background: Dust exposure at quarry mines is inevitable and can result in poor air quality. This research aimed to assess pulmonary symptoms and lung functions of dust-exposed workers at an iron-ore mine in eastern Iran. Methods: An environmental cross-sectional study sampled 174 dust-exposed mine workers and 93 unexposed administrative employees as the reference group. A standardized questionnaire on respiratory symptoms was completed in accordance with recommendations of the American Thoracic Society(ATS). Calibrated spirometer measured Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs). Data were analyzed via SPSS-21, integrating independent samples t-test, Chi-square and linear or logistic-regression models. Results: There was no significant variation between dust-exposed and reference groups in terms of age, weight, height, work experience and the number of smokers (P>0.05). Mean levels of exposure to inhalable and respirable mineral-dust were 15.09±2.34 and 3.45±2.57 mg/m3 respectively. Pulmonary capacities of dust-exposed group were considerably decreased as compared to others (Forced Vital Capacity [FVC] 86.55±13.77 vs. 105.05±21.5; Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second [FEV1] 88.06±16.8 vs. 105.81±21.55; FEV1/FVC 103.03±18.17 vs. 93.3±12.49; and Peak Expiratory Flow [PEF] 89.82±22.58 vs. 98.09±20.60) (P<0.001); with a higher prevalence of cough (P=0.041), wheezing (P=0.032), and dyspnea (P=0.035) among formers. Age along with exposure to respirable-dust significantly reduced FVC, FEV1 and FEV1/FVC. Cigarette consumption attenuated FVC and FEV1 on an average of 5 to 9 units. Conclusion: Controlled occupational dust-exposure is a definitive pre-requisite to reduce respiratory problems among quarry workers, with an explicit consideration towards mineral- mine workers. Modifiable accomplices like smoking and non-compliance of PPEs usage should be amicably resolved.

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“…However, the effectiveness of these methods is also dependent on how they are used and/or maintained by workers, which in turn is associated with the knowledge, attitudes and behaviour of workers in workplaces [ 55 , 56 ]. A range of studies in different countries such as Vietnam [ 57 ], India [ 58 , 59 ], Spain [ 60 ], and China [ 61 ] consistently demonstrated that educated workers who are given adequate information and training were likely to be aware of the harmful outcomes of occupational exposure to silica dust [ 56 ], and therefore more willing to comply with health standards and regulations [ 62 , 63 ]. Moreover, educating workers has a direct impact on their proper use of prevention practices such as the effective use of personal protective respiratory equipment, which may prevent worsening of pulmonary function due to reduced dust exposure [ 64 ].…”

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From Engineered Stone Slab to Silicosis: A Synthesis of Exposure Science and Medical Evidence

Ramkissoon,

Gaskin,

Song

et al. 2024

IJERPH

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Engineered stone (ES) is a popular building product, due to its architectural versatility and generally lower cost. However, the fabrication of organic resin-based ES kitchen benchtops from slabs has been associated with alarming rates of silicosis among workers. In 2024, fifteen years after the first reported ES-related cases in the world, Australia became the first country to ban the use and importation of ES. A range of interacting factors are relevant for ES-associated silicosis, including ES material composition, characteristics of dust exposure and lung cell-particle response. In turn, these are influenced by consumer demand, work practices, particle size and chemistry, dust control measures, industry regulation and worker-related characteristics. This literature review provides an evidence synthesis using a narrative approach, with the themes of product, exposure and host. Exposure pathways and pathogenesis are explored. Apart from crystalline silica content, consideration is given to non-siliceous ES components such as resins and metals that may modify chemical interactions and disease risk. Preventive effort can be aligned with each theme and associated evidence.

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Assessment of silicosis awareness among stone mine workers of Rajasthan state

Cited by 16 publications

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Awareness of Adverse Health Effects of Silica Dust Exposure Among Stone Quarry Workers in Ghana

Awareness of Adverse Health Effects of Silica Dust Exposure Among Stone Quarry Workers in Ghana

Respiratory Symptoms and Diminished Lung Functions Associated with Occupational Dust Exposure Among Iron Ore Mine Workers in Iran

From Engineered Stone Slab to Silicosis: A Synthesis of Exposure Science and Medical Evidence

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