Exposure assessment to fine and ultrafine particulate matter during welding activity in the maintenance shop of a steelmaking factory
Overall, The particle number concentrations showed an important contribution in the emission of UFP compared to background levels. The PM inhalable fraction was substantially contained within the PEL. Further studies are needed to better understand the chemical characterization of the particulate also considering further variables of the working process that could influence the levels of exposure to welding fumes.
Authors
- Daniele Fabbri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7958-0452)
- Luigi Isaia Lecca (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8310-411X)
- Marcello Campagna (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5277-8477)
- R Ghitti
- Tatiana Pedrazzi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3744-3983)
- Sergio Pili (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9108-6908)
- Giuseppe De Palma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9821-3060)
- Alessandro Murru (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-8630-5656)
- Michele Uras
Institutions
- University of Cagliari (IT)
- University of Brescia (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Heliyon
- Published
- 2024-11-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e40815
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.31