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Silicosis Resources for Local Health Departments​​​Public health workers at work

The participation of local health departments is essential to identify and report cases of silicosis. We​ recommend sharing information about silicosis among countertop workers with health care providers in your community. Local health departments may also consider conducting outreach to workers and employers in your community about silicosis and the dangers of silica dust exposure. 

Resources developed by local health departments are listed below, and you can find educational materials and other information for specific audiences from our silicosis home page​.


Global Epidemic Comes to California: Silicosis in Countertop Workers, ā€‹7/25/2023​

Reporting Silicosis Cases​

Local health departments that become aware of silicosis cases in their jurisdictions are asked to report them to CDPH via one of the following methods:
  • Through​​ the California Reportable Disease Information Exchange (CalREDIE)
  • ​By phone: 800-970-6680
  • By fax: 916-636-6153
  • By email: silicosis@cdph.ca.gov​
    • Please ensure that any emails containing protected health information are sent via a secure email system. If you do not have access to a secure email system, please contact us at the above email address and we will provide a secure method of transmission.

​Health Care Providers​

Visit our ​ Silicosis for Health Care Providers​ page for resources to share with providers in your jurisdiction.

Local Resources

​Los Angeles ​​​County Department of Public Health, Silicosis

Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, Silicosis Resources Grie​f/Loss (PDF) | Spa​nish (PDF)​

Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, Silicosis Resources ​(Mental Health) (PDF) | Span​ish (PDF)​

Other Resources

Employers can contact Cal/OSHA consultation​ for assistance complying with Cal/OSHA’s silica regulations.​​

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