Silicosis in finishing workers in quartz conglomerates processing.

CONCLUSIONS: We reported an unexpected high incidence of silicosis in Italian workers exposed to quartz conglomerate dust. The results suggest that chest HRCT is indicated for screening of workers with high exposure to silica and DLco should be added to spirometry in health surveillance. More rigorous application of safety regulations and more effective preventive interventions at work are necessary. PMID: 32352423 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Medicina del Lavoro - Category: Occupational Health Tags: Med Lav Source Type: research