Estimation of particulate mass and manganese exposure levels among welders.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Welders are frequently exposed to Manganese (Mn), which may increase the risk of neurological impairment. Historical exposure estimates for welding-exposed workers are needed for epidemiological studies evaluating the relationship between welding and neurological or other health outcomes. The objective of this study was to develop and validate a multivariate model to estimate quantitative levels of welding fume exposures based on welding particulate mass and Mn concentrations reported in the published literature.

Methods

Articles that described welding particulate and Mn exposures during field welding activities were identified through a comprehensive literature search. Summary measures of exposure and related determinants such as year of sampling, welding process

SUBMITTER: Hobson A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3020674 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature