Occupational exposure to metal fumes among Iranian welders: systematic review and simulation-based health risk assessment

Z Soltanpour, Y Rasoulzadeh… - Biological Trace Element …, 2023 - Springer
There have been numerous reports of welder's worker exposure to metal fumes.
Carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic (neurological, dermal, and etc.) effects are the adverse …

[PDF][PDF] Awareness of occupational hazards and utilization of PPE amongst welders in Jos metropolis, Nigeria

YO Tagurum, MD Gwomson, PM Yakubu… - … Journal of Research …, 2018 - researchgate.net
Background: Welding poses a range of both well-known and subtle hazards to health and
safety. These hazards can act quickly or may show up only in the long term. They can be …

[HTML][HTML] Occupation hazards–pattern, awareness and preventive measures among welders from an unorganized sector in India

N Joseph, V Venkatesh, SK Akash… - Journal of clinical and …, 2017 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Aim To assess morbidity pattern, awareness of occupational hazards and usage practices of
protective gears among welders. Materials and Methods Cross-sectional study was …

Review for A Comprehensive Examination of the Detrimental Effects Caused by Welding Fumes on Human Well-Being and the Ongoing Risks to Public Health

M Balasubramanian, N Dhanush Kumar… - Pollution, 2024 - jpoll.ut.ac.ir
This article examines the intricate health hazards of welding, emphasizing cancer risks,
respiratory and neurological impacts, and the need for ventilation measures. Utilizing …

Occupational hazards and use of personal protective equipment among small scale welders in Lusaka, Zambia

J Zgambo - 2015 - bora.uib.no
Introduction Welding is associated with various inherent occupational hazards which may
result in severe consequences on health of workers performing this task. Very little …

Informal welders' occupational safety and environmental health risks in northwestern Tanzania

L Magoha, EC Nyanza, M Asori… - PLOS Global Public …, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Often with minimal formal training and protections, informal welders face significant
occupational health and safety (OSH) risks. This cross-sectional study of 219 adult informal …

[PDF][PDF] Review for A Comprehensive Examination of the Detrimental Effects Caused by Welding Fumes on Human Well-Being and the Ongoing Risks to Public Health

B Manickam, DK Nandhakumar, JS Rathinam… - Pollution …, 2024 - jpoll.ut.ac.ir
For the millions who wield welding torches, sparks, and skill aren't the only companions.
Lurking unseen in the fumes are potential health risks, casting a shadow over this vital craft …

Awareness and utilization of personal protective equipment among small-scale welders in Cross River state, Nigeria: a descriptive cross-sectional study: awareness …

E Esu, U Ekanem - Babcock University Medical Journal, 2021 - ajol.info
Objective: Rapid urbanization and industrialization in the many low-and middle-income
countries means that there is a growing demand for the welding industry. Previous studies in …

[PDF][PDF] Identification of occupational health hazards and protective measures among workers in welding workshops at Beni Suef City

AM Abd Alaleem, HDF Ibrahim, E Magrabi… - Assiut Scientific …, 2018 - journals.ekb.eg
Welding is a common industrial process associated with various health hazards. This study
aimed to identify the prevalence of the occupational health hazards & to observe the using of …

[PDF][PDF] Eye safety practices among welders in Alimosho Local Government Area in Lagos, Nigeria

OE Anita, OO Monica, OR Uyinmwen - Savanna J Basic Appl Sci, 2019 - sjbas.com.ng
Welders are at a high risk of having occupational related eye injuries as a result of exposure
to harmful radiations. The purpose of this study was to assess welders' awareness of …