Cent Eur J Public Health 2020 Oct;28 Suppl:S31-S36 | DOI: 10.21101/cejph.a6174

The presence of fine and ultrafine particulate matter in the work environment

Vladimír Adamec1, Klaudia Köbölová1, Michal Urbánek1, Kristina Čabanová2,3, Vladimír Bencko4, Milan Tuček4
1 Institute of Forensic Engineering, Brno University of Technology, Brno, Czech Republic
2 Faculty of Mining and Geology, VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, Ostrava, Czech Republic
3 Centre of Advanced and Innovative Technologies, VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, Ostrava, Czech Republic
4 Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic

This study presents the results of pilot measurement, where the exposure of fine and ultrafine particulate matter was monitored. The measurement was performed in welding workplace, where these particles are produced unintentionally. The measurement consisted of collecting information and measuring the concentration of particles in the workplace, where data collection was focused only on inhalation exposure. During welding, primarily 300 nm size particles are produced, and their concentration is strongly influenced by the welding material, type of welding and suction. The particles are amorphous in terms of morphology and contain manganese, iron and silicon, which can cause neurodegenerative diseases. Furthermore, the results indicate the importance of monitoring oral exposure.

Keywords: work environment, fine and ultrafine particulate matter, risk assessment, health

Received: March 13, 2020; Revised: August 1, 2020; Accepted: August 1, 2020; Published: October 18, 2020  Show citation

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Adamec V, Köbölová K, Urbánek M, Čabanová K, Bencko V, Tuček M. The presence of fine and ultrafine particulate matter in the work environment. Cent Eur J Public Health. 2020;28(Supplement):S31-36. doi: 10.21101/cejph.a6174. PubMed PMID: 33069178.
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