Metals in Dust Fractions Emitted at Mechanical Workstations

• Autorzy: Kondej D. , Gawęda E.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Workers at metal machining workstations are exposed to airborne dust particles containing metals and their compounds. Their harmful impact on the workers’ health depends on both their chemical composition and their distribution. The aim of this study was to determine the content of metals in dust fractions emitted in the process of mechanical machining of products made of brass, steel and cast iron. Samples taken during grinding, turning and drilling were tested. The concentration of metals in dust fractions was determined with atomic absorption spectrometry. The content of iron, manganese, chromium, zinc, lead, copper and nickel in the dust fractions was highly differentiated depending on the size of the particles, the material and the processes used.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

workstation; dust fractions; metal; atomic absorption; spectrometry

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2012
• Tom: Vol. 18, No. 4
• Strony: 453--460
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 11 poz., rys., tab., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Kondej D.

• Central Institute for Labour Protection – National Research Institute (CIOP-PIB), Poland

autor

Gawęda E.

• Central Institute for Labour Protection – National Research Institute (CIOP-PIB), Poland

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