Background Occupational welding fumes contain varieties of toxic metal particles and may
affect cardiovascular system like the Particulate Matters (PM). Few studies have focused on …

A recent $1 million award by an Illinois jury to a welder was the first plaintiff victory in a
welding rod failure-to-warn suit and many similar cases are expected to follow. In the case of …

WELDING is one of the key components of numerous manufacturing industries, which has
potential physical and chemical health hazards. Many components of WELDING fumes can …

Welding is an important process used in the iron based industries. About two percent of the
working population is engaged in some type of welding. The procedure of welding is simple …

Welding operations are rarely conducted in an air-conditioned room. However, a company
would set its welding operations in an air-conditioned room to maintain the humidity level …

In a cross-sectional study, 96 welders were compared with 96 control subjects. Also 27
former welders, all diagnosed as having manganism, were examined. Exposure to welding …

Welders in this study were selected from a vehicle manufacturer; control subjects were from
a nearby food factory. Airborne manganese levels in the breathing zones of welders and …

The control of exposure to welding fumes is increasing importance in promoting a healthy,
safe and productive work environment. This study is a case-control design, random study …

A retrospective follow-up study among chromium-and nickel-exposed welders, which took
into consideration welding procedures, duration of exposure, and smoking habits, yielded …

Abstract Introduction: Nowadays, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) is the most widely
used arc welding. During the welding operation, typically, various harmful agents such as …