August 18, 2025BuildingsOpen Access

Trends and Future Directions in Mitigating Silica Exposure in Construction: A Systematic Review

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RKRoohollah Kalatehjari FRFunmilayo Ebun Rotimi RSRajitha Sachinthaka

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Systematic review examines innovations in monitoring respirable crystalline silica in construction, suggesting pathways to improve safety and health standards.

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Significant reductions in respirable crystalline silica exposure have been achieved, with engineering controls exceeding 90%.
Synthesis of 143 studies over two decades highlights a shift toward advanced monitoring methods like real-time detection and wearable sensors.
This systematic review calls for integrating technological innovation with tailored regulations to address the barriers faced by lower-resourced countries.
Holistic approaches are essential, as substantial challenges persist in achieving inclusive occupational health protections globally.

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Kalatehjari et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af2edecf1dd9ea359e64c0 https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15162924

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Systematic review examines innovations in monitoring respirable crystalline silica in construction, suggesting pathways to improve safety and health standards.

Trends and Future Directions in Mitigating Silica Exposure in Construction: A Systematic Review

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Trends and Future Directions in Mitigating Silica Exposure in Construction: A Systematic Review

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