Dust and aerosols - welding fumes

Introduction

Welding is a generic term for joining pieces of metal at joint faces rendered plastic or liquid by heat or pressure or both [1]. These processes generate several health and safety risks for the welders and workers nearby, such asfire and explosion risks, burst of pressurised cylinders,heat and burns,electrical risks,risks from ultraviolet and otherelectromagnetic radiation, working in awkward positions, and fumes that may enter the breathing zone of the welders or their colleagues.

Welding and OSH

Health and safety can be affected by welding operations:(i) welding generates fumes that may cause airway disease and contain carcinogenic…