From 1943 to 1980, some underground gold and uranium workers in Ontario, Canada were required to inhale aluminum dust for silicosis prevention. Workers were exposed to the dust for up to 30 min daily. This study explored the perceived organizational impact on workers exposed to the aluminum dust treatment in Northeastern Ontario. This qualitative descriptive study included 16 respondents who participated in individual semi-structured interviews. All respondents were Northeastern Ontario workers who were exposed to aluminum dust treatment for at least 1 year. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed thematically. Themes that emerged were: 1) confidence and trust in companies, 2) lack of participants' and heath care providers' knowledge, and 3) need for compensation and formal apology. Workers' perceived that their long term health was impacted by exposure. The results will be used to help workers, companies, and unions address workplace exposures. The latest information about McIntyre powder will enhance the knowledge about the impact of the exposure.

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对接受铝粉尘处理的地下工人及其组织水平影响的定性描述性研究。

从1943年到1980年，加拿大安大略省的一些地下金矿和铀矿工人被要求吸入铝粉尘，以预防矽肺病。工人每天最多暴露于灰尘中30分钟。这项研究探索了安大略省东北部对铝粉处理工人的组织影响。这项定性描述性研究包括16位受访者，他们参加了个别的半结构式访谈。所有受访者均为安大略省东北部的工人，他们接受了至少一年的铝粉尘处理。采访被逐字记录并进行专题分析。出现的主题是：1）对公司的信心和信任； 2）缺乏参与者和健康护理提供者的知识； 3）需要赔偿和正式道歉。工作人员' 认为他们的长期健康受到接触的影响。结果将用于帮助工人，公司和工会解决工作场所的暴露问题。有关McIntyre粉末的最新信息将增强有关暴露影响的知识。