Between 2025 and 2026, the Swedish Work Environment Authority will carry out a nationwide inspection initiative across construction, groundwork and industrial sectors. The focus is on chemical risks and exposure to silica dust \u2013 an invisible but potentially deadly hazard that can cause serious illness and, in the worst cases, death. <\/p>\n
The aim is to reduce exposure through better knowledge, proper protective measures and effective workplace routines.<\/p>\n
\u201cSilica dust is easy to underestimate because you can\u2019t see it. But the particles can reach deep into the lungs and cause silicosis or lung cancer. Both employers and employees need to understand the risks and how to prevent them,\u201d says Anders Vikmyr, Safe At Site. <\/p>\n