An Investigation of Respiratory Symptoms and Spirometry Parameters of Welders in a Steel Industry

Rangkooy, Hossein Ali; Dehaghi, Behzad Fouladi; Ghavamabadi, Leila Ibrarahimi; Marghzari, Leila; Khodabakhshnejad, Foroogh

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“…The results were in line with the results of several studies done in the past. A study done in Ahvaz, Iran reported that respiratory symptoms are more prevalent among welders than nonwelders (31). Another study was conducted on the respiratory health of a population of welders in Saudi Aramco.…”

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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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“…Research in a steel industry company in Ahvaz, Iran, discovered that welding workers experienced a significant decrease in lung function for all parameters (FVC, FEV 1 , FEF 25-75% , and FEV 1 /FVC) (56). In addition, research in Monza showed that based on the spirometry lung function tests, abnormal pulmonary function was correlated inversely with years of exposure to welding fumes (FEV 1 : R 2 = 0.303; p = 0.012; FVC: R2 = 0.27; p < 0.02).…”

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A Meta-Analysis of Risk Factors of Length of Exposure, Smoking Habits, Use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), and Exposure to Welding Fumes in Welding Workers with Abnormal Pulmonary Function (A Perspective of Sustainable Public Health)

Fauziyah

Azizah

Rachmawati

et al. 2022

JKL

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Introduction: About 11 million workers are welders worldwide, and more than 110 million workers are exposed to welding-related jobs. As many as 75.6% of welding workers in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Indonesia, suffer from abnormal pulmonary function due to exposure to welding fumes. This study analyzed some risk factors and their sensitivity of abnormal pulmonary function in welding workers. Methods: This study is a meta-analysis article. Data sources were obtained from articles published online on Google Scholar, Science Direct, Pubmed, and Springerfrom 2010 to 2020. A total of 15 articles were selected for meta-analysis using JASP version 0.9.2 software. Results and Discussion: Results showed pooled prevalence ratio (PR) values of long-exposure variables of 1.954 (95% CI = 0.31– 1.03), smoking habits of 2.159 (95% CI = 0.33–1.22), USE of PPE 1.491 (95% CI = -0.50–1.30) and exposure to welding fumes 2.271 (95% CI = 0.52–1.12) in welding workers with abnormal pulmonary function. Conclusion: Exposure to welding fumes and smoking habits are the highest risk factors causing abnormal pulmonary function in welding workers. For workers, it is expected to reduce or stop smoking and always use PPE at work. For industry, control efforts are required by rotating work, conducting periodic worker medical examinations, providing exhaust with blowers in the workspace, and reinforcing the use of PPE at work.

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“…Penelitian menunjukkan gejala pernapasan akut pada pekerja pengelasan yaitu perubahan fungsi paru. 14 Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) adalah pneumonia fibrosis interstitial kronis dan progresif yang tidak diketahui. penyebabnya yang terkait dengan pola histopatologis dan/atau radiologis dari pneumonia interstitial.…”

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“…Meskipun pada penelitian tidak menunjukkan hubungan kebiasaan merokok dan fungsi paru antara pekerja dan bukan pekerja. 14 Faktor perlindungan diperkirakan rendah pada pekerja pengelasan karena pada saat pengelasan, pekerja berulang kali membuka helm pelindung untuk memeriksa lapisan pengelasan. 30 Konsentrasi materi partikulat yang tinggi di udara adalah faktor utama bahaya kesehatan yang terkait dengan polusi udara dan partikel yang lebih halus (diameter 2,5 mikrogram atau lebih kecil) semakin besar bahayanya untuk kesehatan.…”

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Resiko Gangguan Pernapasan pada Industri Besi Baja

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2022

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Work in steel mills is close to exposure to dust, fumes, and gases. Pollutants from activities in factory workers such as iron dust and other particles can increase the permeability of the respiratory tract mucosa. Iron dust can cause damage to lung surfactant and lung function and quartz can pose a risk of silicosis, lung cancer, cardiovascular disease, and mortality. This study uses several literature reviews through several international journals from 2015 to 2020. Search articles related to the risk of respiratory disorders in steel factories. Exposures to factory workers include metal fumes, dust, silica, acid gases. Respiratory disorders appear in the form of clinical symptoms which are divided into chronic and acute symptoms as well as changes in lungfunction as seen from changes in FVC and FEV1 from spirometry examination. The influencing factors are metallic agents that can be inhaled, the length of time workers are exposed to, working in confined spaces, lack of adequate ventilation, lack of occupational safety and health training, and worker compliance in the use of personal protective equipment. The risk of respiratory disorders in steel industry workers is a decrease in lung function accompanied by acute and chronic respiratory disorders. There are several factors that affect respiratory disorders in workers so that steel production companies are advised to take a comprehensive holistic approach in dealing with the risk of respiratory problems in steel factories.

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An Investigation of Respiratory Symptoms and Spirometry Parameters of Welders in a Steel Industry

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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

A Meta-Analysis of Risk Factors of Length of Exposure, Smoking Habits, Use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), and Exposure to Welding Fumes in Welding Workers with Abnormal Pulmonary Function (A Perspective of Sustainable Public Health)

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