In this webinar, hear from Mark Reggers, an expert occupational hygienist in respirator equipment. The webinar dives into everything you need to know about respirators, how to use them, and which are the best for certain circumstances. The webinar ends with a short Q&A discussion.
What is silicosis?
Silicosis is an occupational lung disease caused by breathing in silica dust. Inhaling this dust causes inflammation which, over time, leads to scarring of the lung tissue and stiffening of the lungs, making it difficult to breathe. Silicosis is a chronic condition that currently has no cure.
What causes silicosis?
Silicosis is caused by breathing in silica dust. Silica dust is generated when silica-containing materials, such as engineered stone, concrete, mortar or natural sources like shale and granite, are cut, crushed, drilled, ground, polished, sanded, sawed or disturbed with force. These actions produce visible dust, but it’s the smaller dust particles that you can’t always see that stay in the air and when breathed in, can penetrate deep into the lungs.
How can I protect myself from getting silicosis?
The best way to protect yourself from developing silicosis is reducing your exposure to silica dust. The most effective way to reduce your exposure is by following the Hierarchy of Controls.
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