The incidence of artificial stone-related silicosis among interior decoration workers in different countries.
10.3760/cma.j.cn121094-20220704-00349
- Author:
Dou CHANG
1
;
Cui DING
1
;
Qiao YE
2
;
Sheng WANG
3
Author Information
1. Department of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Safety Engineering, China University of Labor Relations, Beijing 100048, China.
2. Department of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital of Capital Medical University, Beijing 100020, China.
3. Department of Occupational Health and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Air pollution, indoor;
Artificial stone;
Artificial stone-related silicosis;
Crystalline silica;
Interior decoration;
Prevention measures;
Silica dust;
Silicosis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases
2023;41(7):555-557
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
In this paper, 177 cases of artificial stone-related silicosis in interior decoration workers from Israel, Spain, USA, Italy and Australia were analyzed. Interior decoration workers were from small businesses (or workshops), engaged in kitchen and/or bathroom artificial stone countertops cutting, grinding, polishing and other reprocessing. In the working environment, the content of crystalline silica in artificial stone was more than 70%, and the concentration of silica dust exceeded the relevant standards. Most workplaces used dry cutting without ventilation and dust removal and other dust-proof measures, and most workers did not wear qualified respiratory protective equipment. Taking comprehensive measures such as wet operation, ventilation and dust removal, and individual protection can effectively prevent the occurrence of artificial stone-related silicosis.
