Lung Function Status of Workers Exposed to Welding Fume: A Preliminary Study

Mulyana, Mulyana; Adi, Nuri Purwito; Kurniawidjaja, Meily L; Wijaya, Andi; Yusuf, Irawan

doi:10.18585/inabj.v8i1.196

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“…Compared with gases, noise, heat, and the ultraviolet radiation, fumes produced during the welding process have the most deleterious effects on the welders' health. 1,2 Approximately, 500000 full-time employees are working in the US in the capacity of welding operators. 3 There are 5.5 million welding-related businesses in the Europe.…”

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Respiratory Exposure to Toxic Gases and Metal Fumes Produced by Welding Processes and Pulmonary Function Tests

Mehrifar

Zamanian

Pirami

2019

Int J Occup Environ Med

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Background: Welding is a common industrial process and is harmful to welders' health. Objective: To determine the effect of toxic gases and metal fumes produced during 3 welding processes on welders' incidence of respiratory symptoms and pulmonary function. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in an Iranian shipbuilding industrial factory in 2018. Using the simple census method, 60 welders were selected as the exposed group. 45 staff members of the administrative unit were also recruited to be served as the control group. Welders' demographic data and respiratory complaints were collected employing a questionnaire. Fumes and gases produced were sampled from the welders' respiratory tract and analyzed by standard methods suggested by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Pulmonary function test was also performed for each participant. Results: The prevalence of respiratory symptoms in all welders was significantly (p<0.05) higher than the control group. The mean FVC, FEV1 and FEV1/FVC measured in welders involved in all 3 processes were significantly lower than those recorded in the control group. The spirometry pattern in welders involved in flux cored arc welding and shielded metal arc welding was obstructive; that in those involved in gas metal arch welding was mixed (obstructive and restrictive pattern). Conclusion: Exposure to welding fumes and gases was associated with pulmonary function deterioration. Welders involved in gas metal arch welding had a prevalence of pulmonary disorders compared with those involved in gas metal arch welding and flux cored arc welding.

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Respiratory Exposure to Toxic Gases and Metal Fumes Produced by Welding Processes and Pulmonary Function Tests

Mehrifar

Zamanian

Pirami

2019

Int J Occup Environ Med

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“…It is believed that the presence of these contents has negative effects on the environment, particularly human health. Welders over a long period can have over exposure to manganese in their body or other elements, occupational asthma, and lung disorders [19,20]. Furthermore, the SMAW shows a better reduction of global warming than TIG through reducing CO2 emissions [21].…”

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Effect of welding parameters on microstructure, mechanical properties and environment

Suprianto,

Hasmin,

Karsono

2024

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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Welding methods are one of the promising methods to join similar or dissimilar materials. In particular, Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding is widely used in the field of industry. However, correct selected parameters and their effect on the environment are important factors in obtaining a good metal join. The aims of this study to investigate the role of the filler and heat treatment on mechanical properties of the similiar joint 6061 Aluminum, and also discuss the effect of this method on the enviroment based on literature review. Three different fillers consist of ER 4043, ER 4047, ER 5556 and artificial aging with temperatures of 125°C, 155°C, 185°C respectively were conducted using TIG welding. To investigate mechanical properties, the Vickers hardness, tensile test and also microstructure observations were carried out at room temperature. The result shows that the maximum hardness is 91.6 HV and the tensile strength is 180 MPa obtained by using filler ER 5556. On the other hand, artificial aging successfully enhances the mechanical properties of the 6061 aluminum welding.

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“…Results from stratification of welding doses over many years also showed different degrees of damage to lung function, which was attributed primarily to an obstructive pattern of airway disease [27]. Working period is an important indicator for evaluation of lung function status among welders [28]. The results showed that of 14 respondents who worked more than five years (at risk), there were five respondents who did not experience impaired lung capacity (normal).…”

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“…The data showed that nine respondents (69.2%) who did not use PPE experienced reduced lung function. Welders' adherence to using personal protective equipment is also different from other welders even in their working time [28]. PPE is used to prevent occupational accidents and subsequent health problems.…”

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Lung function reduction among welders

Siregar

Ferawati

2022

IJPHS

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Welding is associated with regular exposure to dust and fumes. Many studies have proven that there is a decrease in lung function due to exposure to this agent. This study aimed to quantitatively analyze the risk factors of impaired lung function among welders in Binong, Tangerang, Indonesia. This was a cross-sectional study design. The lung function of 30 welders is measured by spirometry using the parameters of vital capacity (VC), forced vital capacity (FCV), forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), and the ratio of FEV1/FVC. Chi-square analysis was performed and showed that 20 respondents (67%) had impaired lung function, while 10 respondents (33%) had normal lung function. Another factor contributing to impaired lung function among welding workers was their nutritional status, whereby respondents with abnormal nutritional status (body mass index (BMI) 18.4 or ≥25.1) were at 2.15 times higher risk of suffering from impaired lung function compared to respondents with normal nutritional status. Additionally, respondents who did not exercise regularly were at 1.22 times higher risk of impaired lung function compared to those who exercised regularly. Therefore, it is necessary to collaborate with the local community health center to monitor the health of the welders. It is recommended to carry out regular health checks, specifically pulmonary examination, at least once at a year to keep track of the health development of the workers. It is important to equip the workspace with a good ventilation system, and to have the welder work with appropriate personal protective equipment.

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Lung Function Status of Workers Exposed to Welding Fume: A Preliminary Study

Cited by 5 publications

References 10 publications

Respiratory Exposure to Toxic Gases and Metal Fumes Produced by Welding Processes and Pulmonary Function Tests

Respiratory Exposure to Toxic Gases and Metal Fumes Produced by Welding Processes and Pulmonary Function Tests

Effect of welding parameters on microstructure, mechanical properties and environment

Lung function reduction among welders

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