title: [Evaluation of occupational exposure to nickel and other metals based on the analysis of air in the production of nickel alloys].
abstract: The measurements of air pollutions in the rolling mill of non-ferrous metals aimed at the evaluation of occupational exposure to nickel and other metals (Cu, Zn, Mn, Mg) used during the production of nickel alloys. It was found that nickel fumes and dusts concentration can be the only hazardous factor for the workers' health. The majority (ca 85%) of the crew of 28 workers is exposed to the nickel concentration in air exceeding 0.05 mg/m3. Smelters (8 persons) at the stand of 97-99% nickel smelting are at the highest risk of the loss of health; average exposure of this group during 8 hours' shift may surpass 2 mg Ni/m3. Mean concentration in air of the fumes and dusts of copper, zinc, manganese and magnesium do not make a hygienic problem.
authors.affiliation: Zakładu Zagrozeń Chemicznych, Instytutu Medycyny Pracy w Lodzi.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Dobecki
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Matych
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kamecki
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Matczak
mesh_terms: D000395:Air Pollutants, Occupational / Q000633:toxicity*; D002858:Chromium Alloys / Q000633:toxicity*; D006801:Humans; D008452:Maximum Allowable Concentration; D008669:Metallurgy / Q000592:standards*; D008670:Metals / Q000633:toxicity*; D009532:Nickel / Q000633:toxicity*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000517:prevention & control; D011044:Poland
chemical_list: D000395:Air Pollutants, Occupational; D002858:Chromium Alloys; D008670:Metals; D009532:Nickel
vernacular_title: Ocena narazenia zawodowego na nikiel i inne metale na podstawie analizy powietrza przy produkcji stopów niklowych.