Metal working fluid exposure and diseases in Switzerland

Koller, M; Pletscher, Claudia; Scholz, Stefan; Schneuwly, Philippe

doi:10.1080/10773525.2016.1200210

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“…Metals are also commonly used in a variety of industrial processes (14) and, via the manipulation of metal products, metal form aerosols can be inhaled (15). Population-based studies have suggested an association between occupational exposure to metals and chronic nonspecific lung disease (1,7).…”

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Occupational exposures to solvents and metals are associated with fixed airflow obstruction

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Dharmage

Benke

et al. 2017

Scand J Work Environ Health

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OBJECTIVES: This study investigated the associations between occupational exposures to solvents and metals and fixed airflow obstruction (AO) using post-bronchodilator spirometry. METHODS: We included 1335 participants from the 2002–2008 follow-up of the Tasmanian Longitudinal Health Study. Ever-exposure and cumulative exposure-unit (EU) years were calculated using the ALOHA plus job exposure matrix (JEM). Fixed AO was defined as post-bronchodilator forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1)/forced vital capacity (FVC) <0.7 and FEV1/FVC<lower limit of normal. Diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide (DLCO) was combined with FEV1/FVC<0.7 to define fixed AO plus low DLco. Multinomial regressions were used to estimate associations adjusting for possible confounders. RESULTS: Ever-exposure to metals was associated with fixed AO [relative risk (RR) 1.71, 95% CI 1.03–2.85] and fixed AO lower limit of normal (RR 1.67, 95% CI 1.00–2.78). Women had lower cumulative EU years to chlorinated solvents [mean 20.9, standard deviation (SD) 13.4] than men (mean 28.6, SD 36.9). However, the risk of developing fixed AO and fixed AO plus low DLCO associated with each cumulative EU year of chlorinated solvents were higher among women than men (RR 1.08 versus 0.99, P-value for effect measure modification=0.006; RR 1.08 versus 1.00, P-value for effect measure modification=0.02). CONCLUSIONS: We have shown ever-exposure to metals and chlorinated solvents are important risk factors for fixed AO. The effects for solvents were strongest among women. Preventive strategies need to be followed to reduce these exposures at the workplace.

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confidence: 99%

Occupational exposures to solvents and metals are associated with fixed airflow obstruction

Alif

Dharmage

Benke

et al. 2017

Scand J Work Environ Health

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“…19 A recent observational study about exposure to metalworking fluid and disease outbreaks for 10 years revealed a the exposure causes skin diseases more often than respiratory illnesses. 20 In addition, some studies report the association between development of certain cancers and exposure to metalworking fluid. 21…”

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The Relationship between Workplace Environment and Metabolic Syndrome

Jeong

2018

Int J Occup Environ Med

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Background: Metabolic syndrome, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and diabetes, is recognized as an important health problem. Objective: To investigated whether the workplace environment was associated with metabolic syndrome. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional study using medical records and workplace environment reports of 1297 blue-collar Korean male workers who exposed to work hazards in one workplace. The metabolic syndrome was confirmed using the NCEP ATP III. The workplace environment was classified into organic compounds, metals, acids and bases, metalworking fluid, dust, noise and shift worker. Results: Among the total subjects, 257 (19.8%) had metabolic syndrome. Age, BMI, current smoking status, and at risk alcohol drinking were found to be significant predictors of metabolic syndrome. In seven workplace environment categories, the odds ratio (OR) of metabolic syndrome increased 1.785 (95% CI 1.058 to 3.013) times in the metalworking fluid environment. Conclusion: The workplace environment, especially metalworking fluid is associated with metabolic syndrome.

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“…Cutting fluids offer substantial benefits, but their use endangers the environment and employees' health. According to studies on occupational exposure to cutting fluids, machining workshop personnel are at likelihood of developing allergic diseases and illnesses [3]. Cutting fluids have been linked to a variety of medical conditions, including irritation of the throat, nose, eyes, and lungs.…”

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Cutting Fluids Usage and Impacts in Metal Workshops in Ibadan, Southwestern Nigeria

Kazeem¹,

Fadare²,

Adebayo³

et al. 2023

IJSDP

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This paper presents a report on cutting fluids utilization and its impacts on workers in machining workshops in Ibadan, Nigeria. The major users of cutting fluids and their workshops were identified. It was found that there are 103 operating metal workshops in Ibadan and these workshops are located within seven local government areas of the city. Out of the total number, 85 are in fabrication, 39 are in crankshaft operations and 32 are engaged in block boring operations. The type and consumption of cutting fluids, coolant delivery techniques, length of use before disposal, disposal methods, and monitoring maintenance were studied. The results indicated that the most used cutting fluid is soluble oil with average total consumption of 402 litres monthly. The pouring of spent cutting fluids on the ground is the most adopted disposal method. Research on occupation exposures to cutting fluids has suggested that machine operators in metal cutting are at high risk of developing cancer, allergenic disorders, and lung diseases. Results obtained also showed that less than 22% of machine operators were aware of occupational hazards. Few of the operators (23%) wore safety devices/clothing, and health and safety standards were neither practiced nor enforced.

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Metal working fluid exposure and diseases in Switzerland

Cited by 14 publications

References 16 publications

Occupational exposures to solvents and metals are associated with fixed airflow obstruction

Occupational exposures to solvents and metals are associated with fixed airflow obstruction

The Relationship between Workplace Environment and Metabolic Syndrome

Cutting Fluids Usage and Impacts in Metal Workshops in Ibadan, Southwestern Nigeria

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