South African data regarding the extent of aerosol exposure and health effects in the workplace are limited. Furthermore, a shortage of industrial hygiene- and epidemiological data from large scale studies exist. Given ...

Not much data are available on low-level chronic exposure to gases present in the ambient air of welding workshops. This is especially true with regard to South African welding conditions. A study was conducted to determine ...

Adverse and chronic pulmonary health effects have been associated with workers exposed to various types of metal working fluids (MWF's). Within South Africa there is a lack of research dealing with specific agents in MWF's ...