Some acute and long-term effects of exposure in welding and thermal-cutting operations in Nigeria.
The analysis of welding fumes has shown that toxic gases are present that are irritating to the respiratory system; these gases include nitrogen dioxide and ozone, as well as the oxides of cobalt and chromium. The acute and long-term effects of exposure are assessed in the context of a welding and metal plant in Nigeria. Evidence of long-term respiratory impairment and potential lung cancer was found.
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Toxic Substances Research and Teaching Program, University of California, Davis 95616.
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D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D008297:Male; D009549:Nigeria; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D014896:Welding