A systematic review of the effectiveness of dust control measures adopted to reduce workplace exposure.

ABSTRACT: The recent increase in silicosis cases in several countries casts doubt on dust control practices and their effectiveness in preventing respirable crystalline silica (RCS) exposure. Apart from silicosis, RCS may lead to other illnesses, health-related quality of life losses for workers and their families, and economic losses for companies. Thus, this systematic literature review examined the effectiveness of interventions employed to prevent exposure to RCS and increase the use of dust control measures. The review used keywords related to dust control interventions to search seven databases. Search results were screened and extracted for synthesis. The narrative synthesis showed the extent of research investment in China. In several designs and combinations, the interventions utilized wate

SUBMITTER: Anlimah F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10121514 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature