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What is it?
Researchers at Imperial College are carrying out research to answer some key questions relating to silicosis in UK worktop fabricators.
Who is funding it?
The research is funded by the National Institute for Health Research and the Colt Foundation
Who is involved?
Imperial College is leading the research in collaboration with the Worktop Fabricators Federation (WFF), University of Manchester and the Institute of Occupational Medicine (IOM).
What will it involve?
Researchers will visit fabricating companies who are members of WFF and
- Provide education about the health effects of silica
- Invite workers to take part in the study which includes a lung scan (CT) and blood/urine tests
- Carry out and provide a report of silica measurements at each workplace (in association with the IOM)
How much will it cost my business?
This will all be free of charge to the companies
Will my results be shared with HSE?
We will not share the individual reports with the HSE
What happens next?
More information will be provided once the study has formally launched but please get in touch to register interest or if you have any questions (Chief investigator: Dr Jo Feary: j.feary@imperial.ac.uk)
