Effect of welding fumes on the cardiovascular system: a six-year longitudinal study

Conclusion Exposure to welding fumes at low-to-moderate levels is associated with increased blood pressure, suggesting that reducing the occupational exposure limit (2.5 mg/m3 for inorganic respirable dust in Sweden) is needed to protect cardiovascular health of workers.byTaj T, Gliga AR, Hedmer M, Wahlberg K, Assarsson E, Lundh T, Tinnerberg H, Albin M, Broberg K. doi:10.5271/sjweh.3914
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health - Category: Occupational Health Tags: Original article Source Type: research