Welding Fume and Metals Exposure Assessment among Construction Welders

Park, Hyun‐Hee; Park, Hae Dong; Jang, Jae-kil

doi:10.15269/jksoeh.2016.26.2.147

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“…Exposure of welders to these high levels of fumes may irritate the eyes, nose, and throat, increasing the risk of lung cancer and metal fume fevers (12). The high level of welding fumes in this study is consistent with the findings of other studies (25)(26)(27)(28). A study of exposure to welding fume among welders in Beijing observed that the levels of manganese and iron in welders were 4.3-fold and 1.9-fold higher than those of controls (25).…”

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Occupational Exposure to Welding Fumes and Associated Respiratory Morbidities among arc Welders in Ikenne, Nigeria

Fikayo¹,

Chimezie²,

John³

et al. 2023

Ethiop J Health Sci

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BACKGROUND: Few studies have been conducted on the respiratory morbidities of welders in Nigeria, and further research is needed to determine the extent of fume exposure and the implicated metals at workplaces. This study was done to determine whether welding gases are associated with respiratory illness among welders in Ikenne Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria.METHODS: A cross-sectional study comparing 142 welders and 142 controls was carried out. Lung function testing and clinical assessments were done. The Chi-square test & the independent T-tests were used to test for the association between socio-demographic characteristics and respiratory symptoms & the association between differences in means of lung function parameters among welders and controls respectively.RESULTS: Chromium, nickel, manganese, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen dioxide levels were higher than the recommended values. Forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1) was significantly lower in welders (2.62±0.7) than in controls (2.81±0.7) (t=2.148, p<0.05). FEV1/FVC was significantly lower among welders (75±13.7) compared to controls (80.7±8.0). (t=4.165, p<0.001).CONCLUSION: The study showed that the welders presented with more respiratory morbidities than the controls, this may be a result of exposure to high levels of welding fumes beyond the recommended values for prolonged periods without using personal protective equipment, which results in significant morbidities. There should be enforcement of basic workplace safety standards by ensuring that the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is enforced and the construction of workshops that are well-ventilated through the welders’ association and relevant law enforcement agencies.

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Occupational Exposure to Welding Fumes and Associated Respiratory Morbidities among arc Welders in Ikenne, Nigeria

Fikayo¹,

Chimezie²,

John³

et al. 2023

Ethiop J Health Sci

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“…Previous studies were referenced for the identification of hazardous agents that might affect construction workers ( Park et al 2016 , 2018 , 2020a , b ) as follows: 18 chemical agents (asbestos dust, asphalt fume, cement dust, carbon monoxide, diesel engine exhaust, epoxy, glass fiber dust, gypsum, hexavalent chromium, isocyanate, lead, metal fume, other metals, other mineral dust, organic solvents, silica, wood dust, and wood preservative), one biological agent (microbe), five physical agents (abnormal pressure, heat/cold, harmful rays, noise, and vibration), and two ergonomic factors (awkward posture and heavy lifting).…”

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Development of the Korean construction job exposure matrix (KoConJEM) based on experts’ judgment using the 60 consolidated occupations for construction workers

Choi,

Lee,

Park

et al. 2024

Annals of Work Exposures and Health

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Background This study was conducted as an effort to develop a Korean construction job exposure matrix (KoConJEM) based on 60 occupations recently consolidated by the construction workers mutual aid association for use by the construction industry. Methods The probability, intensity, and prevalence of exposure to 26 hazardous agents for 60 consolidated occupations were evaluated as binary (Yes/No) or four categories (1 to 4) by 30 industrial hygiene experts. The score for risk was calculated by multiplying the exposure intensity by the prevalence of exposure. Fleiss’ kappa for each hazardous agent and occupation was used to determine agreement among the 30 experts. The JEM was expressed on a heatmap and a web-based dashboard to facilitate comparison of factors affecting exposure according to each occupation and hazardous agent. Results Awkward posture, heat/cold, heavy lifting, and noise were hazardous agents regarded as exposure is probable by at least one or more experts in all occupations, while exposure to asphalt fumes was considered hazardous in the smallest number of occupations (n = 5). Based on the degree of agreement among experts, more than half of the harmful factors and most occupations showed fair to good results. The highest risk value was 16 for awkward posture for most occupations other than safety officer. Conclusions The KoConJEM provides information on the probability, intensity, and prevalence of exposure to harmful factors, including most occupations employing construction workers; therefore, it may be useful in the conduct of epidemiological studies on assessment of health risk for construction workers.

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Welding Fume and Metals Exposure Assessment among Construction Welders

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Occupational Exposure to Welding Fumes and Associated Respiratory Morbidities among arc Welders in Ikenne, Nigeria

Occupational Exposure to Welding Fumes and Associated Respiratory Morbidities among arc Welders in Ikenne, Nigeria

Development of the Korean construction job exposure matrix (KoConJEM) based on experts’ judgment using the 60 consolidated occupations for construction workers

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