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Health effects associated with welding.
Authors
Antonini JM
Source
Comprehensive materials processing. Bassim N, Hashmi MSJ, ed. Oxford, England: Elsevier Ltd., 2014 Jul; 8:49-70
NIOSHTIC No.
20044533
Abstract
Welding is a common industrial process that generates complex aerosols of potentially hazardous metal fumes and gases. Millions of workers worldwide are exposed to welding aerosols daily. The health of welders is difficult to assess because of differences in worker populations, work area ventilation, welding processes and materials used, and other occupational exposures besides welding aerosols. Most long-time welders experience some type of respiratory disorder during their time of employment. Less information exists concerning the nonpulmonary health effects associated with welding. This chapter reviews the different types of welding processes and exposures and the health hazards associated with welding.
Keywords
Humans; Men; Women; Welders; Welding; Welding-industry; Exposure-levels; Risk-factors; Confined-spaces; Ventilation; Fumes; Particulates; Airborne-particles; Metal-fumes; Metal-dusts; Metal-compounds; Metallic-fumes; Metallic-dusts; Metallic-compounds; Health-hazards; Hazards;
Author Keywords: Chromium; Iron; Local exhaust ventilation; Lung cancer; Manganese; Metal fume fever; Metal oxides; Neurotoxicity; Safety and health; Welders; Welding; Welding fume; Zinc
CAS No.
7439-89-6; 7439-96-5; 7440-66-6; 7440-47-3
Publication Date
20140711
Document Type
Chapter
Editors
Bassim N; Hashmi MSJ
Fiscal Year
2014
ISBN No.
9780080965321
Identifying No.
M062014
NIOSH Division
HELD
Priority Area
Construction
Source Name
Comprehensive materials processing
State
WV
Page last reviewed: May 11, 2023
Content source:
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Education and Information Division