APPG Report – “Improving Silicosis Outcomes in the UK”
That initial Report from APPG was in response to the concerns within industry about the disproportionate effect of dust on workers’ respiratory health and in particular, respirable crystalline silica (RCS) and the impact on their lives.
The intention of the APPG was to highlight the recommendations to bring about real change in silicosis outcomes.
Following the publication of the initial report it had been suggested that there was an incomplete consideration of the risk reduction strategies available. There have been significant developments within risk reduction and that the rise of real time monitoring of dust particulates was
particularly promising. Underlying the authors’ wish to explore these new prevention strategies was the understanding that chronic airway disease prevention and management has a vital role to play in relieving pressure on hard pressed healthcare systems and ultimately, in saving lives.
The Report may be downloaded from the Authors’ website here:-
