Silicosis Bankura Brief

1. BANKURA

4. WHAT IS SILICOSIS
Silicosis is a condition caused by inhaling too
much silica over a long period of time. Silica is a
crystal-like mineral found in sand and rocks, such
as granite. Silica can have deadly consequences
for people who work with stone, concrete, glass,
or other forms of rock. It is preventable but not
curable.

5. THANKS TO DM BANKURA
SPECIAL INITIATIVE FROM DISTRICT
MAGISTRATE IN WELL ADVANCE IN
THE FORM OF SPECIAL MEDICAL
CHECK UP FOR THE STONE
CRASHERS WORKERS DONE ON
18.02.2016 AT KRISHNAPUR ,SALTORA

6. Who Is at Risk for Silicosis?
Factory, mine, and masonry workers are at the greatest risk for
silicosis because they deal with silica in their work. Silica is a
highly common mineral found in sand, rock, and quartz.
People who work in the following industries are at greatest risk:
asphalt manufacturing
concrete production
crushing or drilling rock and concrete
demolition work
glass manufacturing
masonry
mining
quarrying
sandblasting
tunneling

7. What Are the Symptoms of Silicosis?
Silicosis is a progressive condition, meaning it
gets worse over time. Symptoms may start
out as an intense cough, shortness of breath,
or weakness. Other possible symptoms are
chest pain, fever, night sweats, weight loss,
and respiratory fever.
Having silicosis increases your risk for
respiratory infections, including tuberculosis.

8. How Is Silicosis Treated?
Silicosis does not have a specific medical treatment. The aim of
treatment is to reduce symptoms. Cough medicine can help
with cough symptoms, while antibiotics can help to treat
respiratory infections. Inhalers can be used to open up the
airways. Some patients wear oxygen masks to increase the
amount of oxygen in the blood.
Patients with silicosis should avoid further silica exposure.
Because smoking damages lung tissue, quitting smoking can
help.
Because silicosis patients are at higher risk for tuberculosis
(TB), they should be tested regularly for the condition. A
physician can prescribe medications to treat TB.
Patients with severe silicosis may require a lung transplant.

9. DISTRICT ACTIVITY
THE SUSPECTED SILICOSIS AFFECTED BLOCKS OF
BANKURA DISTRICT ARE BARJORA,MEJHIA,G-
GHATI,SALTORA & CHHATNA
MICRO PLAN FOR PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF
SILICOSIS IN THE DISTRICT OF BANKUA HAS
ALREADY BEEN DONE BY ESTIMATION OF
POPULATION AT RISK.
SCREENING OF SUSPECTS CASE PERTICULARLY THE
WORKERS AT RISK WILL BE DONE VERY SOON.
A medical camp was already organized at saltora
block on 18.02.16 in presence of SDO Sadar,BDO
Saltora, ACMOH Sadar ,Bankura along with medical
team of block & district level.