title: [Cataract in welders. Contribution of occupational exposure, references for recognition as an occupational disease and presentation of preventive measures].
abstract: An analysis was made of all the cases of eye disease in welders caused by infrared radiation which have been recognized as occupational disease Bk 52 in the GDR by now. A comparative study was conducted and proposals for the definition of criteria for recognition as occupational disease were derived. The determination of exposure by means of suitable radiation measurement devices is described. Both the problems of measurement value acquisition and the evaluation of radiation loads are dealt with. The infrared radiation load of the eyes is quantified for several frequently used welding techniques. Various measuring values obtained in other industries and in the transport sector are given for comparison. Protective measures and the use of suitable face protections are discussed. Conclusions are drawn with regard to the health protection of welders against infrared radiation exposure.
authors.affiliation: Arbeitshygieneinspektion des Rates des Bezirkes Erfurt.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hanke
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Karsten
mesh_terms: D002386:Cataract / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D005859:Germany, East; D006801:Humans; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D012307:Risk Factors; D014896:Welding
vernacular_title: Grauer Star bei Schweissern. Ermittlung zur Arbeitsplatzbelastung, Hinweise zur Anerkennung als Berufskrankheit und Darstellung von Schutzmassnahmen.