More than half a million Australians are exposed to silica dust in their workplace. Do you now which workers are at risk and how, when and why to monitor their lung health?
Recent years have seen the resurgence of accelerated silicosis linked to the cutting, grinding and polishing of engineered stone, which often contains a high percentage (>90%) of crystalline silica. In a world-first decision, effective from 1 July 2024 the use, supply, and manufacture of engineered stone products was banned across Australia. Whilst occupational and respiratory experts work to update clinical guidelines to reflect these landmark changes and progress in industry and evidence, how can at-risk Australian workers be identified and assessed for silica-related disease?
Hear from our panel of clinical experts on the most up-to-date evidence and the future of assessing, diagnosing and monitoring workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust. Submit your questions for our panel at registration, or during the live session. Register now to view live or on-demand from the following day.
Learning Outcomes:
- Discuss the principles of occupational monitoring and surveillance applicable to the primary care setting.
- Describe the rationale and importance of occupational health monitoring.
- Outline the evidence-based approach to assessing workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust.
- Identify occupations, industries and tasks linked to potential silica exposure.
- Outline the evidence for spirometry and chest X-Ray in the diagnosis of disease related to silica exposure.
This virtual learning event is accredited with RACGP and ACRRM for one hour of Educational Activity (EA).
Enrol in the Managing Occupational Lung Disease eLearning module here.
Speakers:
- Dr Ryan Hoy
MBBS FRACP MOccEnvHlth, Respiratory and Sleep Disorders Physician - Prof Tim Driscoll
Professor, Epidemiology and Occupational Medicine, Sydney School of Public Health - Dr Warren Harrex
MSc(OccMed), BMedSc(Hons), MBBS, DObstRCOG, DAvMed, FAFOEM, FAFPHM, FACAsM, Consultant Occupational and Environmental Physician
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