IRSST reports: Construction workers’ exposure to crystalline silica

The Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail (IRSST) has published two reports on crystalline silica exposure among construction workers. Crystalline silica causes silicosis and lung cancer when inhaled, and occupational exposure to silica is common in several trades within the construction industry.

Reports:

• Construction Workers’ Exposure to Crystalline Silica – Literature Review and Analysis
• Construction Workers’ Crystalline Silica Exposure – Statistical Analysis of a Literature-Based Database