Preliminary study to investigate the distribution and effects of certain metals after inhalation of welding fumes in mice
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-19234-7
Abstract: The most important welding processes used are the gas metal arc (GMA) welding, the tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding, and the manual metal arc (MMA) welding processes. The goal of our investigation was to monitor… read more here.
Keywords: tig; mma; tig stainless; steel ... See more keywords
Machine Learning and Bioinformatics Models to Identify Pathways that Mediate Influences of Welding Fumes on Cancer Progression
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-57916-9
Abstract: Welding generates and releases fumes that are hazardous to human health. Welding fumes (WFs) are a complex mix of metallic oxides, fluorides and silicates that can cause or exacerbate health problems in exposed individuals. In… read more here.
Keywords: expression; welding fumes; cancer progression; cancer ... See more keywords
99 Influence of Storage Conditions on the Evaluation of Metal Bioaccessibility and Oxidative Potential of Welding Fumes
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DOI: 10.1093/annweh/wxac087.032
Abstract: Welding fumes (WF) are a complex mixture of ultrafine polymetallic particles, which can deposit in all regions of the respiratory tract. They contain high levels of transition metals (Cr, Cu, Mn …) known to catalyze… read more here.
Keywords: welding fumes; metal bioaccessibility; metal; storage conditions ... See more keywords
72 Elemental Screening of Welding Fumes by Ed-Xrf Using a Standardless Calibration Algorithm
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DOI: 10.1093/annweh/wxac087.060
Abstract: X-ray fluorescence (XRF) is an ideal analytical technique for rapid elemental analysis in supporting forensic analysis, for exposure assessments and for product compositional analysis. Standardless calibration algorithms are widely used in modern XRF systems so… read more here.
Keywords: screening welding; analysis; welding fumes; elemental screening ... See more keywords
The Effects of Repeated Exposure to Zinc- and Copper-Containing Welding Fumes on Healthy Volunteers
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DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000001455
Abstract: Objective: Recently, the proinflammatory effects of welding fumes containing zinc and copper have been demonstrated. In the present study, it was investigated if the inflammation persists under repeated exposure. Methods: Fifteen healthy male subjects were… read more here.
Keywords: welding fumes; copper containing; containing welding; zinc copper ... See more keywords
0341 Welding fumes and lung cancer: a meta-analysis by iarc working group
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DOI: 10.1136/oemed-2017-104636.279
Abstract: Background An estimated ~110 million workers are exposed to welding fumes worldwide. An IARC working group (WG) re-evaluated the carcinogenicity of welding fumes in 2017, previously classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B) in 1990,… read more here.
Keywords: iarc working; working group; welding fumes; lung cancer ... See more keywords
Respiratory health disorders among workers in some Egyptian welding enterprises
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DOI: 10.1177/07482337211064950
Abstract: Welding fumes contain a complex mixture of metallic oxides that pose a risk to welders' respiratory systems. This study aimed to evaluate respiratory health disorders among workers in some Egyptian welding enterprises and their relationship… read more here.
Keywords: respiratory; respiratory health; welding fumes; welding enterprises ... See more keywords
FTIR spectroscopy as a convenient tool for detection and identification of airborne Cr(VI) compounds arising from arc welding fumes.
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DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.4229673
Abstract: Given the significant presence of the carcinogenic Cr(VI) in arc welding fumes from stainless steels, it is also important, in addition to estimating the Cr(VI) levels, to identify Cr(VI) compounds, as it throws light on… read more here.
Keywords: arc welding; ftir spectroscopy; identification; welding fumes ... See more keywords
Effect of occupational exposure to welding fumes and noise on heart rate variability: An exposed-unexposed study on welders and airport workers' population
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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.937774
Abstract: Introduction Welding fumes (WF) are a complex mixture of gas and particles. Action of occupational exposure to WF on cardiovascular system has been recently studied as for noise. Research question The main objectives of our… read more here.
Keywords: noise; hrv parameters; occupational exposure; welding fumes ... See more keywords
Paternal Occupational Exposure to Heavy Metals and Welding Fumes and Testicular Germ Cell Tumours in Sons in France
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DOI: 10.3390/cancers14194962
Abstract: Simple Summary Testicular cancer is the most common cancer among men below 40 years old, and its causes remain largely unknown. Marked geographic differences in the occurrence along with the relatively young age at diagnosis… read more here.
Keywords: metals welding; occupational exposure; paternal occupational; heavy metals ... See more keywords
Occupational Exposure to Welding Fumes and Associated Respiratory Morbidities among arc Welders in Ikenne, Nigeria
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DOI: 10.4314/ejhs.v33i2.23
Abstract: 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… read more here.
Keywords: associated respiratory; respiratory morbidities; among welders; welding fumes ... See more keywords