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Markers for prediction and early detection of Pneumoconiosis

Author: Murray, J ; Gulumian, M ; Nelson, G ; Darwin, L ; Borm, P ; Castranova, V ; Donaldson, K ; Vallyathan, V Date: Mar 2004 The South African gold mining industry recently joined the World Health Organisation Global Campaign to Eliminate Silicosis. Subsequently, a number of research projects are being focused on the evaluation of silica dust levels and dust allaying ... Read more
Measuring and controlling the mining environment for worker health and safety

Author: Pretorius, C Date: Oct 2012 This presentation discusses the work on lung disease silicosis and other work conducted by the human factors group as well as the services offered by the laboratory. Read more
Particle capturing performance of South African non corrosive samplers

Author: Pretorius, C Date: May 2010 In view of the international drive to eliminate silicosis, it is critical that reliable and consistent results are obtained from respirable dust sampling and analysis so that effective control measures can be implemented on mines. Two locally ... Read more
Particle-capturing performance of South African non-corrosive samplers

Author: Pretorius, CJ Date: Oct 2011 In view of the international drive to eliminate silicosis, it is critical that reliable and consistent results are obtained from respirable dust sampling and analysis so that effective control measures can be implemented on mines. Two locally ... Read more
Respirable silica dust exposure amongst foundry workers in Gauteng, South Africa: A task-based risk assessment

Author: Khoza, NN ; Edwards, A ; Kekana, MP Date: Sep 2012 Silicosis is a problem in South African foundries; the problem has been exacerbated by inadequate dust control and neglect of occupational health in foundry industries. Because of the extent of the problem, the Department of Labour revised ... Read more
The Status of silicosis in the world: Feedback on the ASTM Silica Symposium

Author: Pretorius, CJ Date: Jun 2013 The second ASTM Silica Symposium was held in Oct 2012 where speakers reported on the status of silicosis in their respective countries. Speakers reported on findings of research that they carried out on sampling equipment and analytical ... Read more
Worker exposure to silica dust in South African non-mining industries in Gauteng: An exploratory study

Author: Khoza, NN ; Grové, T Date: Jun 2012 Silicosis has long been associated with non-mining industries; however, there has been a paucity of studies regarding silica dust exposure in these industries. Silicosis is an incurable and non-reversible disease, but is highly preventable. ... Read more

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