| Document ID (ISN) | 104536 |
| CIS number |
06-159 |
| Year |
2004 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Moshelanoka L., Kisting S., Rees D., Sekudu D., Doyle B. |
| Title |
National programme for the elimination of silicosis |
| Bibliographic information |
Department of Labour, Private Bag X 117, Pretoria 0001, South Africa, ca 2004. 10p. Illus. |
| Internet access |
http://www.labour.gov.za/download/10341/Useful%20Documents%20-%20OHS%20-%20National%20Programme%20for%20the%20Elimination%20of%20Silicosis.pdf [in English]
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| Abstract |
This booklet outlines the activities of the South African government in its efforts to significantly reduce the prevalence of silicosis by 2015 and totally eliminate silicosis in the workplace by 2030, in line with the ILO/WHO Global Programme for the Elimination of Silicosis. Describes the magnitude of the problem of silica exposure and silicosis, the identification of target groups at risk, the definition of a preventative strategy, the institutional framework and principal partners, programme implementation and operations, programme monitoring and implementation, national standards and links with international standards. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
health programmes; silicosis; silica; South Africa |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
dust control; limitation of exposure; exposure; medical supervision; programme evaluation |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Country / State or Province | South Africa |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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| Browse category(ies) |
Workplace health promotion
Pneumoconioses
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