At a glance
The following states were funded by NIOSH during the 2021–2026 State-Based Occupational Safety and Health Surveillance Program. This funding cycle is for case-based silicosis surveillance.
Silicosis states
Hospital discharge data represent the primary ascertainment source. Other data sources include:
- Health care professional reports
- Emergency department visit data
- Review of death certificates
- Worker compensation data
Demographics, work history, and medical information are used for case confirmation. They are obtained through initial case sources, medical records, and case follow-up.
State surveillance guidelines
Find actual or suspected cases of work-related silicosis on the Silicosis Reporting Guidelines page.
Resources
Occupational health indicator data from states and territories from 2000 through 2017. Two indicators relate to silicosis:
Indicator #9: Hospitalizations from or with pneumoconiosis
Indicator #10: Mortality from or with pneumoconiosis
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) include information on chemical, environmental, and health hazards. Employees can request an SDS from their employers.
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