| Document ID (ISN) | 59435 |
| CIS number |
93-249 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0120-5684 - Protección y seguridad |
| Year |
1991 |
| Convention or series no. |
|
| Author(s) |
Arechiga H., Greco A. |
| Title |
The hidden hazard - Respiratory protection: Welding fumes |
| Original title |
"El riesgo oculto" - Protección respiratoria: humos de soldadura [in Spanish] |
| Bibliographic information |
Sep.-Oct. 1991, No.5, p.10-14. Illus. |
| Abstract |
Various welding types are examined (arc, oxyacetylene and resistance welding). Attention is paid to the production of welding fumes as an occupational risk. Health hazards of welding fumes are reviewed and presented in tables. These include: pulmonary fibrosis and oedema, bronchitis, metal-fume fever, eye and respiratory tract irritation. Ventilation and respirators are presented as protective measures. Importance is given to training on the use and maintenance of respirators. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
welding fumes; exhaust ventilation; safety and health training; health hazards; welding and cutting; respirators |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
metal fume fever; pulmonary oedema; pulmonary fibrosis |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Argentina; Mexico |
| Subject(s) |
Metal production and metalworking
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Welding and cutting
Ventilation
Respiratory protection
OSH training
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