7.08.2005

NIOSH Seminar Will Discuss Potential Health Effects of Welding

There is an emerging concern within the occupational health community about the potential pulmonary and neurological health effects associated with welding fume exposure.

A seminar offered at West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV, HSC Hostler Auditorium will discuss these issues.

Welders are exposed to fumes that are comprised of metals, such as chromium, nickel, manganese, and iron, which have been observed to be toxic to the lungs and brain. Numerous queries dealing with this arising occupational health issue have been received by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. The proposed conference will address and discuss all aspects welding fume exposure and health.

Following this conference, participants should be able to:

  • understand the various types of welding in order to recognize potential health hazards
  • describe the constituents and composition of welding fumes
  • describe the fate and behavior of substances inhaled from welding
  • discuss the known or suspected adverse pulmonary and neurological effects associated with welding exposures

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