The economic cost of chronic musculoskeletal conditions exceeds the cost of any other disorder. Examples are contact dermatitis, skin cancer and infections. Many toxic chemicals enter the body through the skin. Occupational lung diseases are caused by inhalation of toxic substances present in the workplace. Occupational lung diseases typically have a long latent period.
Pneumoconiosis is a fibrotic lung disease caused by the inhalation of dusts.
Other types of occupational diseases a. Controlling occupational diseases 1. Vigilance of both employer and employee and assistance of the government is essential. There are specific activities that can be employed to control occupational disease. Occupational disease control programs require professionally trained personnel.