Exposure assessment to fine and ultrafine particulate matter during welding activity in the maintenance shop of a steelmaking factory

Exposure assessment to fine and ultrafine particulate matter during welding activity in the maintenance shop of a steelmaking factory

Welding fumes are a main source of occupational exposure to particulate matter (PM), besides gases and ultraviolet radiations, that involves millions of operators worldwide and is related to several health effects, including lung cancer. Our study aims to evaluate the exposure to fine and ultrafine...

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Main Authors: Sergio Pili, Luigi Isaia Lecca, Tatiana Pedrazzi, Roberta Ghitti, Alessandro Murru, Michele Uras, Daniele Fabbri, Marcello Campagna, Giuseppe De Palma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
Series:Heliyon
Subjects:
Welding fumes
Ultrafine particle
Particulate matter
Steelmaking factory
Inhalable fraction
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024168466

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