- Tytuł:
- Evaluating Workers’ Exposure to Metalworking Fluids and Effective Factors in Their Dispersion in a Car Manufacturing Factory
- Autorzy:
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Andani, A. M.
Golbabaei, F.
Shahtaheri, S. J.
Foroushani, A. R. - Powiązania:
- https://bibliotekanauki.pl/articles/90086.pdf
- Data publikacji:
- 2014
- Wydawca:
- Centralny Instytut Ochrony Pracy
- Tematy:
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metalworking fluid
occupational exposure
temperature
air velocity
total mist
thoracic mist
obróbka metali
ryzyko zawodowe
narażenie zawodowe
temperatura - Opis:
- Introduction. Metalworking fluids (MWFs), which are widely used in metalworking operations, can cause different adverse effects, e.g., dermal and respiratory disorders, and cancer. Evaluating workers’ exposure to MWF mists and the effective factors in their dispersion were the purpose of this study. Materials and Method. Seventy-five out of 300 workers working in metalworking workshops were randomly selected. MWF concentrations were measured with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) 5524 method. Air temperature and velocity were also determined as the predicted effective parameters on the level of exposure. Results. The results indicated that exposure to MWF mists in one workshop was higher than in the other ones (p < .05). The findings also showed that temperature was an effective factor in the dispersion of MWF mists (p < .05). Discussion. The exposure of almost all workers was under the threshold limit value of 5 mg/m 3, but it was over the value recommended by NIOSH of 0.5 mg/m 3. Air temperature was an effective factor in workers’ exposure (r = .576).
- Źródło:
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International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics; 2014, 20, 2; 273-280
1080-3548 - Pojawia się w:
- International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
- Dostawca treści:
- Biblioteka Nauki
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