Silicosis prevalence and risk factors in semi ‐precious stone mining in Brazil

ConclusionThis study is unusual in studying semi‐precious stone mineworkers in a self‐administered worker cooperative with limited resources. The prevalence of silicosis was very high. A number of recommendations are made—including technical support for worker cooperatives, surveillance of silica exposure and silicosis, exposure reduction measures, and benefits allowing impaired miners to leave the industry.
Source: American Journal of Industrial Medicine - Category: Occupational Health Authors: Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research