Welding fumes vary in composition depending on the materials and processes used, and
while health outcomes in full-time welders have been widely studied, limited research on …

This study was performed to determine airborne manganese levels during welding practice
and to establish the relationship between long-term, low-level exposure to manganese and …

The work reported here evaluates the effectiveness of various rates of dilution ventilation in
controlling welder exposures to manganese in shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) fume …

Welders are exposed to a variety of metal fumes, including manganese, that may elevate the
risk for neurological disease. This study examines several large data sets to characterize …

Objective To evaluate manganese in exhaled breath condensate (Mn–EBC) as an indicator
of exposure to fumes from metal inert gas welding process. Methods We collected EBC and …

Iron is the major metal found in welding fumes, and although it is an essential trace element,
its overload causes toxicity due to Fenton reactions. To avoid oxidative damage, excess iron …

Purpose In a plant where flux-cored arc welding was applied to stainless steel, we
investigated changes in airborne and internal metal exposure following improvements of …

Quantifying exposure and dose to manganese (Mn) containing airborne particles in welding
fume presents many challenges. Common biological markers such as Mn in blood or Mn in …

Air and biological monitoring were used for assessing external and internal chromium
exposure among 116 stainless steel welders (SS welders) using manual metal arc (MMA) …

Welding is a major industrial process used for joining metals. Occupational exposure to
welding fumes is a serious occupational health problem all over the world. The degree of …