INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE
In the National Institute for Occupational Health External Quality Assurance Programme for Respirable Crystalline Silica Analysis
A Guide For 2010 FIFA World Cup Visitors To South Africa
South Africa is putting the final touches in place for hosting one of the largest sports tournaments in the world, the 2010 FIFA World Cup from 11 June to 11 July 2010. The official matches will take place in Bloemfontein, Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Nelspruit, Polokwane, Port Elizabeth, Pretoria and Rustenburg. The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) is also gearing up to support public health services during this time. Read More...
SILICA DUST EXPOSURE - DATA COLLECTION
Government Notice 66 in Government Gazette 32930 of 5 February 2010
In June 2008, the Department of Labour, amended the Occupational Exposure Control Limit for Silica in from 0,4mg/m3 to 0,1mg/m3 and required all industries handling, manufacturing and producing products that could cause exposure to silica dust to submit bi-annual reports indicating: Read More...
FOCUS ON TRACK C: Silicosis Elimination Awareness For Persons Affected By Mining Operations In South Africa. (SIM 030603)
Silicosis is an incurable respiratory disease caused by the inhalation of dust containing crystalline silica. The disease is common and serious in the South African mining industry, particularly in gold and coal mining. In addition, the risk of tuberculosis is increased among people exposed to silica dust as well as among those with silicosis.
In June 2005, the MHSC embarked upon a 3 year project that would devise a strategic programme for the elimination of silicosis.
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Silicosis is an incurable respiratory disease caused by the inhalation of dust containing crystalline silica. The disease is common and serious in the South African mining industry, particularly in gold and coal mining. In addition, the risk of tuberculosis is increased among people exposed to silica dust as well as among those with silicosis.
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