The consequences of inadequate dust control and the options available Uncontrolled dust and erosion can cause a multitude of problems for quarry operators. For example, the build-up of dust on site machinery can cause frequent and expensive breakdowns, while dust that exits the site boundary through wind effect or on vehicles …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Lung cancer. Systemic rheumatic (autoimmune) diseases. People with silicosis have an increased risk of developing mycobacterial infections, such as tuberculosis. Silica exposure is associated with increased risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis).

Saldhana and Haustein [14] have proposed an immune pathway that was possible for silica-induced scleroderma and may be a relevant mechanism for other autoimmune conditions, which include …

Silicosis is a lung disease caused by breathing in too much silica dust. It is a progressive disease that causes symptoms like cough and shortness of breath. ... Silicosis seems to increase the risk of certain autoimmune diseases including scleroderma, ... Quarry workers; Foundry workers; Miners; Demolition workers; …

Several clues suggest a genetic or acquired abnormality of immune system as a trigger of the increased production of IgA. In our case report, simultaneous kidney and pulmonary disease could suggest same triggers (e.g. exposure to virus, bacteria or environmental agents) inducing IgA synthesis and pulmonary immune system activation.

Systemic sclerosis, for example, which is an autoimmune disease, has been associated with occupational exposure to silica dust (a dust that arises from crystalline quartz and has been shown to cause breathing problems in workers in mining, stone cutting, quarrying, blasting, road and building construction, and farming). Solvents, which are ...

Breathing in dust from crystalline silica-containing materials can lead to lung disease. Silica causes inflammation and scarring in the lungs reducing the ability to breathe. This condition is called silicosis. Silicosis results in permanent lung damage and is a progressive, debilitating, and sometimes fatal disease.

Environmental exposure to dust from quarrying activities could pose health dangers to the population living nearby. This study aimed to investigate the health effects of dust exposure on people living close …

Silicosis is a long-term lung disease caused by inhaling large amounts of crystalline silica dust, usually over many years. Silica is a substance naturally found in certain types of stone, rock, sand and clay. Working with these materials can create a very fine dust that can be easily inhaled.

presence of any autoimmune diseases, receiving immunosuppressive therapy . and ... Conclusion Chronic exposure to quarry dust is associated with respiratory symptoms and reduced lung function ...

Exposure to silica dust at work, which is the case especially at workplaces within construction and industry, may lead to autoimmune rheumatic diseases. Photo: Unsplash.

Chronic exposure to quarry dust is associated with respiratory symptoms and reduced lung function indices among quarry workers and the enforcement of the use of PPEs and periodic evaluation the lung function status of quarry workers is advocated. Introduction Workers in the quarry industries are exposed to hazards resulting from the …

Community members have also become a victim of respiratory conditions and disorders due to dust expose from surrounding quarry activities. Objective The study assessed respirable dust exposure and the prevalence of respiratory symptoms among quarry workers and community members in the Erongo region of Namibia.

Hazardous levels of respirable dust can be released into the air when working with materials that contain silica. Silicosis, an irreversible but preventable lung disease, is caused by inhalation of RCS. Work exposures to RCS also cause other serious diseases, including lung cancer.

Silica is the most abundant mineral in the earth's crust. Unfortunately, breathing in silica dust caused by chipping, cutting, drilling, or grinding soil, granite, slate, sandstone or other natural materials can …

Inhalation of dust containing crystalline silica is associated with a number of acute and chronic diseases including systemic autoimmune diseases. Evidence for the link with autoimmune disease comes from epidemiological studies linking occupational exposure to crystalline silica dust with the systemic autoimmune diseases systemic …

Crystalline silica dust can also cause lung cancer, kidney damage, and autoimmune disease. Employers Must Ensure that Workers are Protected from Exposure to Crystalline Silica Minimize exposures through effective engineering controls and work practices. Assess employee exposures . to crystalline silica dust to assure they are not above

Geographic susceptibility has also been shown for some autoimmune diseases, but thyroid autoimmunity occurs throughout the world and does not have a distinct geographic distribution . This study did not look at iodine intake in specific regions, however, which would be expected to impact the incidence of autoimmune thyroid disease in a specific ...

Inhaling RCS can lead to silicosis which is a serious and irreversible lung disease that can cause permanent disablement and early death. There is an increased risk of lung cancer in workers who have silicosis, and it can also be the cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ... Once the dust risks at a quarry have been …

Purpose of review: There is a well established association between silica inhalational exposure and autoimmune disease, particularly in the context of intense exposure. We will provide in this article an update overview of new sources of silica dust exposure, with evidences of mechanisms from human and animal studies for association …

Immune disorders were substantially correlated with overall occupational environmental exposure [OR (95%CI) = 1.29 (1.11–1.49)] . Exposure to inorganic dust, such as silica and asbestos, is the most likely cause of pneumoconiosis and further contributes to a relatively high incidence rate ratio of immune system diseases (1.99) . …

Most autoimmune diseases are chronic conditions, meaning they don't have a cure. However, they are usually very treatable; an effective medication plan, physical therapy, and certain surgical ...

The inhalation of crystalline silica dust constitutes a risk factor for workers' health. Exposed workers can suffer not only certain cardiovascular diseases, but also pulmonary tuberculosis, silicosis, chronic obstructive disease, some types of neoplasms, autoimmune diseases and kidney disorders [4,5,15].

When silica dust enters the lungs, it causes inflammation which over time leads to the development of scar tissue that makes breathing difficult. ... Complications from silicosis can include tuberculosis, lung cancer, chronic bronchitis, autoimmune disorders and kidney disease; There is no cure for silicosis, but treatment is available, and ...

In the universe of landscaping and hardscaping, one material often gets overlooked, yet holds the key to many successful projects – stone dust.This byproduct of crushing stones is more than what it appears to be. Also known as quarry dust, stone dust is a highly versatile substance, prized for its multitude of uses.It serves as an important …

This study assessed how work‐post and use of required PPE jointly influence exposure to silica dust and disease symptoms in Ghana. ... This study is part of a research project that assessed the human health risks of occupational exposure to silica dust by stone quarry workers in Ghana. In all, 30 stone quarries were visited in the five ...

Immune disorders were substantially correlated with overall occupational environmental exposure [OR (95%CI) = 1.29 (1.11–1.49)] . Exposure to inorganic dust, such as silica and asbestos, …

The mineralogical complexity of mine dust complicates exposure monitoring methods for occupational, respirable hazards. Improved understanding of the variability in respirable dust characteristics ...

Conclusions: Early diagnosis with the help of a spirometer and early intervention can be of great importance to quarry workers as our study suggests that …

This is in contrast with another silicate dust, crystalline silica, for which there is considerable evidence linking exposure to diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis. ... Autoimmune disease is the clinical manifestation of abnormalities in immune regulation that lead to tissue damage …