Respirable Crystalline Silica Exposure in the Occupational Setting – Past and Present Exposures and Health Effects
Exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) is one of the most common occupational exposures world-wide and a wide range of adverse health effects have been identified. This course has a broad focus on respirable crystalline silica (RCS) as an important occupational risk factor globally, including aspects regarding exposure and risk assessment, relevant industries, different health effects and possible biological mechanisms.
Course Summary |
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| 12th – 14th of May 2025 | |
| Onsite course | |
| STAMI, Oslo, Norway | |
| Deadline 27th of March 2025 | |
| EUR 610 – 790 (depending on day package) | |
| Register now |
Price information
The price of the course consists of the course fee of EUR 500
and the day package of choice.
Day package I
This package includes:
- conference facilities and technical equipment
- course material
- coffees, lunches
- dinners and the social program on Tuesday
We strongly encourage you to take part in the social program, as this is a vital part of the NIVA course experience. We believe in the power of networking and strive to create an inspiring possibility for that through the social program.
The total price of the course is EUR 790 (course fee EUR 500 + day package fee EUR 290).
Day package II
This package includes:
- conference facilities and technical equipment
- course material
- coffees, lunches
Kindly note that the day package II does not include dinners nor the social program.
The total price of the course is EUR 610 (course fee EUR 500 + day package fee EUR 110).
Accommodation
11th – 14th of May 2025 at Thon Hotel Gyldenløve, Oslo, Norway
NIVA has made a block reservation for the accommodation 11th – 14th of May 2025 at Thon Hotel Gyldenløve, Oslo.
To book a room from the block kindly make the reservation directly from the hotel via this booking link (available until 31.3.2025).
The room price for a single standard room is 1395 NOK ( approximately 119€/night) including breakfast.
The block reservation will be available until 31th of March 2025.
Course objectives
To give the participants an overview of relevant topics related to exposure to RCS in various occupational settings. Important aspects of risk assessment of RCS exposure will be included in the course program. Health effects and possible biological mechanisms related to disease processes will also be discussed.
Main topics
- Risk assessment of RCS in the work environment
- Past and present exposures in different industries
- Health effects and possible mechanisms
- Discussion on future research questions
Target groups
- Occupational hygienists
- Medical doctors in occupational medicine
- Occupational health specialists from various fields
- Labour inspectorate
- Researchers
Subject background
Exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) is one of the most common occupational exposures world-wide and a wide range of adverse health effects have been identified, including lung diseases like silicosis and lung cancer. In addition, an increased risk of autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis has been identified. Although the legislation regulating exposure to RCS in the occupational setting have become stricter over the last decades, exposure to RCS is still a major cause of work-related deaths. Attention to RCS related topics is highly relevant to keep workers safe in their work environment
General course fee and cancellation information
The courses and workshops vary in price. Please note that the course fee does not cover meals or accommodation. The course fee and day-package fee are invoiced after the registration deadline (you can also pay the course with credit card).
Travel arrangements
Please refrain from booking any travel tickets until we have confirmed the course. The confirmation, which will be sent at the latest after the registration deadline, will include detailed information on the payment of the course fee and day-packages, as well as information on practical arrangements. Please note that you are not insured by NIVA
Cancellation policy
Cancellations received by March, 27th 2025: full refund
Cancellations received by March, 28th 2025 or later: no refund
The total price of the course will be invoiced after the registration deadline (you can also pay the course with credit card).
The price is subject to minor changes.
Contact persons
Course leader
Merete Bugge
MD, Ph.D. National Institute of Occupational Health (STAMI)
merete.bugge@stami.no
In practical matter, please contact
Nathalie Räihä
Project Manager
NIVA
email: nathalie.raiha@niva.org
Course Summary |
|
| 12th – 14th of May 2025 | |
| Onsite course | |
| STAMI, Oslo, Norway | |
| Deadline 27th of March 2025 | |
| EUR 610 – 790 (depending on day package) | |
| Register now |
