The aim of this review was to assess the association between occupational exposure to
silicon dioxide and chronic respiratory symptoms among workers in the cement …

This study was aimed at investigating the relative abundance of heavy metals in cement dust
from different cement dust factories in order to predict their possible roles in the severity of …

The link between occupational respiratory diseases (ORD) and exposure to harmful factors
that are present in the workplace has been well shown. Factors such as physical activity …

BACKGROUND: Cement contains various types of chemicals in addition to lime and silica,
and such chemicals cause different health complications and pathogenesis in addition to …

The main focus of this research is to enhance the use of eco‐friendly materials these days.
The current materials used in building construction are chemical‐based and are harmful to …

Dust can be produced by almost all production processes in Portland cement factory. Dust
exposure potentially can affect respiratory function. But evidence for respiratory effect of …

Employees working in cement production plants are exposed to airborne particulate matter
(PM) which may lead to lung function impairments and airway symptoms. The PM consists of …

Background The respiratory system is the most vulnerable system in the cement industry.
This study was conducted to determine the effects of occupational exposure to cement dust …

Background Within the construction industry the risk of lung disorders depends on the
specific professions probably due to variations in the levels of dust exposure, and with dust …

Background: Although the main hazard in cement processing is dust, and its effects on
pulmonary function constitute the most important group of occupational diseases in this …