Journal of Pollution Effects & Control
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Okungbwa GE

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• Research Article
  The Determination of Exposure to Total, Inhalable and Respirable Particles in Welders in Benin City, Edo State
  Author(s): Ediagbonya TF, Tobin AE, Olumayede EG, Okungbwa GE and Iyekowa O Ediagbonya TF, Tobin AE, Olumayede EG, Okungbwa GE and Iyekowa O
  
  In many welding processes, air pollutants are generated and take the form of dust, fume and gases. These particles generally remain suspended in air and in that way can be carried long distances from the welding arc. Plethora of studies have suggested that welding is insidious to the male reproductive system, other pernicious effect includes the development of benign pneumoconiosis, siderosis, respiratory impairment, headache, nausea, shortness of breath, muscle pain and a metallic taste in the mouth. The objectives of this study was to determine the personal exposure to total, inhalable and respirable particulate matter among welder in Benin City, subject the data to statistical analysis and compare the values obtained to the regulatory limits. The particles were captured using SKC Air Check Gravimetric Sampler. The sampling was done three times a we.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2375-4397.1000152

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