Table of Contents

1 Introduction
2 Fumes
2.1 Analytical techniques
2.2 Analysis of metals in biological tissues
3 Workplace exposure limits
4 Ozone
5 Electromagnetic radiation
6 Electromagnetic fields
7 Incidental exposures
7.1 Production coatings
7.2 Radiation exposure
8 Hygiene and work practices
8.1 Ventilation and air cleaning equipment
8.2 Protective gear
8.3 Accidents
8.4 Stress
9 Respiratory tract
9.1 Pulmonary function and bronchitis
9.2 Case reports
10 Cancer
10.1 Lung cancer
10.2 Nasal and laryngeal cancer
10.3 Urogenital tract cancer
10.4 Cancer in children of welders
10.5 Cancers associated with electromagnetic fields
10.6 Cancers associated with ultraviolet radiation
11 Metal fume fever
12 Effects on the ear
13 Effects on the eye and vision
13.1 Cataracts
13.2 Photokeratitis
13.3 Eye injury
13.4 Long-term effects
13.5 Contact lenses
14 Effects on the skin
15 Effects on the nervous system
16 Effects on the immune system
17 Effects on the musculoskeletal system
18 Effects on the kidney
18.1 Cadmium
18.2 Chromium
19 Fertility
20 Teeth
21 Effects of specific metals
21.1 Beryllium
21.2 Cadmium
21.3 Iron
22 Biological monitoring
22.1 Chromium: biomarkers
22.2 Chromium: biological monitoring
22.3 Nickel
22.4 Aluminium
22.5 Zinc
23 Incidental exposures
23.1 Degreading agents
23.2 Coated or contaminated surfaces
23.3 Allergens
25 Fertility
26 Fibrosis
27 In vitro tests
28 Effects of welding fumes in animals
29 Biochemical studies
References

Abstract

Covers studies of the fumes, gases radiation, and noise generated during various arc welding processes.

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Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	American Welding Society
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