EXPOSURE OF WELDERS TO FUMES AND GASES IN DUTCH INDUSTRIES: SUMMARY OF RESULTS

A study was made of the exposure of welders and cutters in Dutch industries to air pollution consisting of total particulate, chromium, nickel, copper, nitrogen oxides, ozone, carbon monoxide and other pollutants. Guidelines are given to help industrial hygienists to estimate the exposure of welders and cutters to chemical agents. The required reduction factors for exposure are given for various types of welding.