Characterization of Total and Size-Fractionated Manganese Exposure by Work Area in a Shipbuilding Yard

Background: Shipbuilding involves intensive welding activities, and welders are exposed to a variety of metal fumes, including manganese, that may be associated with neurological impairments. This study aimed to characterize total and size-fractionated manganese exposure resulting from welding opera...

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Main Authors: Jee Yeon Jeong, Jong Su Park, Pan Gyi Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-06-01
Series:Safety and Health at Work
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2093791115001158