G7: Welding Fume Exposure Factors
Tue, 5/20: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM CDT
00422
Education Session
00422
Education Session
Kansas City Convention Center
Room: 3501 G
CM Credit Hours: 1
Description
Welding fumes consist of clusters of submicron, nonhomogeneous particles with potential health effects ranging from acute effects (e.g., metal fume fever) to chronic effects (e.g., cancer, neurological effects). Exposure to welding fumes is highly variable and dependent on a variety factors. Understanding these factors is critical to properly assessing and controlling the risk of exposure. These exposure factors are explained using supporting data, case studies, and video clips to illustrate key concepts.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, the participant will be able to:
• Illustrate the differences between welding processes.
• Examine the differences between thermal arc cutting processes.
• Identify the factors that affect fume generation rates.
• Collect samples inside the welder's helmet.
• Recognize that one of the significant exposure variables is arc time.
• Address arc time during welding fume assessments.
• Explain how welding positions can be a significant exposure factor.
• Select options for welding fume exposure controls.
• Manage emerging issues concerning exposure to manganese.
• Illustrate the differences between welding processes.
• Examine the differences between thermal arc cutting processes.
• Identify the factors that affect fume generation rates.
• Collect samples inside the welder's helmet.
• Recognize that one of the significant exposure variables is arc time.
• Address arc time during welding fume assessments.
• Explain how welding positions can be a significant exposure factor.
• Select options for welding fume exposure controls.
• Manage emerging issues concerning exposure to manganese.
Content Level
Introductory
Interactive Session Experience
Q&A
Organizational Category
Corporation/Company
Primary Industry
All Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Topics
Aerosols & Airborne Particulates
Available as part of AIHA Connect OnDemand
Engineering Controls and Ventilation
Hazard Recognition/Exposure Assessment