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Artificial Stone Associated Silicosis: A Systematic Review

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  • Veruscka Leso

    (Section of Occupational Medicine, Department of Public Health, University of Naples Federico II, Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy)

  • Luca Fontana

    (Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Epidemiology and Hygiene, Italian Workers’ Compensation Authority (INAIL), Via di Fontana Candida 1, Monte Porzio Catone, 00040 Rome, Italy)

  • Rosaria Romano

    (Section of Occupational Medicine, Department of Public Health, University of Naples Federico II, Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy)

  • Paola Gervetti

    (Section of Occupational Medicine, Department of Public Health, University of Naples Federico II, Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy)

  • Ivo Iavicoli

    (Section of Occupational Medicine, Department of Public Health, University of Naples Federico II, Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy)

Abstract

Silicosis is a progressive fibrotic lung disease that is caused by the inhalation of respirable crystalline silica. Due to its high silica content, artificial stone (AS) can become a possible source of hazardous dust exposure for workers that are employed in the manufacturing, finishing, and installing of AS countertops. Therefore, the aim of this review was to verify the association between AS derived silica exposure and silicosis development, and also then define the pathological characteristics of the disease in relation to specific work practices and preventive and protective measures that were adopted in the workplace. A systematic review of articles available on Pubmed, Scopus, and Isi Web of Knowledge databases was performed. Although the characteristics of AS-associated silicosis were comparable to those that were reported for the disease in traditional silica exposure settings, some critical issues emerged concerning the general lack of suitable strategies for assessing/managing silica risks in these innovative occupational fields. Further research that is designed to assess the hazardous properties of AS dusts, levels of exposure in workplaces, and the effectiveness of protective equipment appears to be needed to increase awareness concerning AS risks and induce employers, employees, and all factory figures that are engaged in prevention to take action to define/adopt proper measures to protect the health of exposed workers.

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  • Veruscka Leso & Luca Fontana & Rosaria Romano & Paola Gervetti & Ivo Iavicoli, 2019. "Artificial Stone Associated Silicosis: A Systematic Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(4), pages 1-17, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:16:y:2019:i:4:p:568-:d:206427
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    1. Leigh Thredgold & Chandnee Ramkissoon & Chellan Kumarasamy & Richard Gun & Shelley Rowett & Sharyn Gaskin, 2022. "Rapid Assessment of Oxidative Damage Potential: A Comparative Study of Engineered Stone Dusts Using a Deoxyguanosine Assay," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(10), pages 1-10, May.
    2. Veruscka Leso & Luca Fontana & Rosaria Romano & Paola Gervetti & Ivo Iavicoli, 2019. "Reply to Accelerated Silicosis—An Emerging Epidemic Associated with Engineered Stone. Comment on Leso, V. et al. Artificial Stone-Associated Silicosis: A Systematic Review. Int. J. Environ. Res. Publi," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(7), pages 1-3, April.
    3. Mar Requena-Mullor & Raquel Alarcón-Rodríguez & Tesifón Parrón-Carreño & Jose Joaquín Martínez-López & David Lozano-Paniagua & Antonio F. Hernández, 2021. "Association between Crystalline Silica Dust Exposure and Silicosis Development in Artificial Stone Workers," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(11), pages 1-10, May.
    4. Chandnee Ramkissoon & Sharyn Gaskin & Yong Song & Dino Pisaniello & Graeme R. Zosky, 2024. "From Engineered Stone Slab to Silicosis: A Synthesis of Exposure Science and Medical Evidence," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 21(6), pages 1-15, May.
    5. Rachel Raanan & Oren Zack & Maya Ruben & Idan Perluk & Shlomo Moshe, 2022. "Occupational Silica Exposure and Dose–Response for Related Disorders—Silicosis, Pulmonary TB, AIDs and Renal Diseases: Results of a 15-Year Israeli Surveillance," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(22), pages 1-10, November.
    6. Graeme Edwards, 2019. "Accelerated Silicosis—An Emerging Epidemic Associated with Engineered Stone. Comment on Leso, V. et al. Artificial Stone Associated Silicosis: A Systematic Review. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health ," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(7), pages 1-2, April.
    7. Preeti Maharjan & Joseph Crea & Michael Tkaczuk & Sharyn Gaskin & Dino Pisaniello, 2021. "Metal Ion Release from Engineered Stone Dust in Artificial Lysosomal Fluid—Variation with Time and Stone Type," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(12), pages 1-11, June.

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