| Abstrakt: |
A recent study conducted by investigators at Johns Hopkins University examined the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding respirable silica exposure and personal protective equipment (PPE) use among brick kiln workers in Nepal. The study found that a significant number of workers were exposed to high levels of respirable silica and did not use interventions to reduce exposure. Only 28.9% of workers reported using respiratory PPE at work, and there were knowledge gaps regarding the health effects of kiln dust and proper respiratory PPE. The findings highlight the need for further research and interventions to reduce the burden of silicosis among brick kiln workers in Nepal. [Extracted from the article] |
