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Preventing Silicosis: Safeguarding Respiratory Health and Understanding the Risks

Silicosis is a debilitating lung disease caused by inhaling silica dust, which is preventable with proactive measures. Whether you work in construction, mining, or other silica-exposed industries, understanding prevention strategies is crucial. This week’s Blog from the experts at ConsumerNotice.org discusses the disease and what can be done to prevent it from happening.

Silicosis and the Importance of Medical Audits

Dr. Farrell Cahill, PhD, explores the etiology and management of acute and chronic health conditions to improve occupational and non-occupational performance. With 17 years of research experience, he has published 26 manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals and over 50 abstracts at national and international conferences. Within the occupational health and safety industry, Dr. Cahill and his colleagues specialize in the development of defendable Physical Employment Standards (PES) and Bona Fide Occupational Requirements (BFORs). Dr. Cahill was the first to develop a BFOR for the offshore oil and gas industry. He holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Kinesiology with a PhD in Medicine.

GembaPro: Bridging the Heavy Equipment Training Gap with Innovative SolutionsDecember 11, 2024
The mining sector is grappling with a significant and costly challenge: the hidden costs of operator skill gaps. The root cause of these costs often lies in undertrained and inexperienced operators who lack the knowledge needed to properly operate and maintain equipment backfiring in a number of ways. This week’s Blog from GembaPro dicusses their solution that combines the best of two worlds – the accessibility of eLearning and the practical value of simulators.
PDAC Recognizes 2025 PDAC Award RecipientsDecember 5, 2024
Every year, The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) recognizes outstanding performers in the Canadian and international mineral exploration and mining industry. This week’s Blog takes a look at the 2025 PDAC Award recipients.
Mining for Talent: Why Employee Health and Wellbeing Are Now Key to Retention and SuccessNovember 28, 2024
By Pascale Mapleston, The Benefit Code The mining industry has transformed itself not only through operational efficiency but with a… Read more: Mining for Talent: Why Employee Health and Wellbeing Are Now Key to Retention and Success
Torex Gold’s Role in Breaking Barriers for Women in MiningNovember 21, 2024
While the mining industry is evolving, it remains – for the most part – predominantly dominated by men. Not so at Torex Gold Resources, where women are not just part of the workforce – they are the catalyst for change. This week’s Blog takes a look at the change Torex brings through the lens of the World Gold Council’s docuseries, Gold: The Journey Continues.
Preventive Maintenance for Peak Productivity: Choose a condition monitoring system to minimize downtime and maximize ROINovember 14, 2024
Written by Thiago Henrique Buoso, Haver & Boecker Niagara As the saying goes, ‘a watched pot never boils.’ Rather than… Read more: Preventive Maintenance for Peak Productivity: Choose a condition monitoring system to minimize downtime and maximize ROI

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