Quartz dust - Update 2019
In connection with the revision of the limit value for fine quartz dust in some international committees, Suva also dealt with this topic in detail in recent years. Last year, Suva decided, in agreement with the Swiss Limit Value Commission and after consulting the industries concerned, to leave the limit value for fine quartz dust at 0.15 mg/m³. At the free advanced training on occupational medicine, Suva presents the current data and background information.
The training will begin with an introduction to the most important quartz dust-related diseases, especially silicosis. Silicosis was the most common occupational disease in the last century, affecting and killing thousands of workers. Although silicosis is much less common today, it still occurs. In the morning, experts provide important information on the clinic, Diagnostics, prognosis, and pathology of this pneumoconiosis further.
Quartz dust
Silica dust belongs to the large family of Silicon Dioxide. You will hear interesting facts about the geology of this rock family. Determination of the amount of quartz dust absorbed over the years significantly determines the risk of developing silicosis. This requires professional analysis. You will also learn important details about this in our training. Of course, the practical aspect will not be neglected on this day. Various experts will provide you with interesting information about quarries, gravel and Cement plants - and about underground mining.
Program
- 09.15 Reception and coffee
- 09.45 to 12.45 Welcome Dr. med. Claudia Pletscher, Chief Physician and Head of Occupational Medicine Suva Lucerne
- Moderation Dr. med. Susanna Stöhr, Dept. Occupational Medicine Suva Lucerne
- Silicosis and other quartz dust-related diseases
- Susanna Stöhr, M.D., Department of Occupational Medicine Suva Lucerne
- Pathology and pneumoconioses, Alex Soltermann, MD, Institute of Pathology and Molecular Pathology University Hospital Zurich, Zurich
- Quarries, Rainer Gloor, Occupational Safety / Health Protection Department Suva
- Evaluation of the Swiss MAK value for quartz fine dust, Dr. sc. nat. Michael Koller, Department of Occupational Medicine Suva
- 12.45 to 14.00 Lunch in the staff restaurant Suva Rösslimatt
- 14.00 to 16.30 Moderation Dr. med. Mattias Tschannen, Department of Occupational Medicine Suva
- Silica from a geological point of view sc. nat. ETH Barbara Kuhn, SILAG Zurich
- Health protection in gravel and cement plants, Marcel Duttwiler, Head of AS+GS, QMS, Sustainability Jura Management AG, Aarau
- Measurement of dusts and quartz dust exposure in underground mines, Dr. sc. nat. ETH Patrick Steinle, Occupational Safety/Health Protection Department Suva
- 16.30 Apéro
Date: Thursday, November 14 2019
Location: Auditorium, Suva Rösslimatt, Lucerne
Registration until November 6, 2019. Participation (incl. lunch) is free of charge.
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