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Metalworking fluids: oil mist and beyond.

Stephen L Gauthier1

  • 1Metalworking Fluids Consultant Assessment Awareness Trainer, Salem, New Hampshire, USA.

Applied Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
|October 14, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Properly managing metalworking fluids is crucial for worker health and operational efficiency. Implementing effective fluid maintenance programs reduces health risks and enhances productivity, viewing fluids as an investment, not an expense.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Industrial Hygiene
  • Manufacturing Engineering

Background:

  • Metalworking fluids (MWFs) pose significant health risks, including adverse health effects and medical conditions, due to exposure.
  • Current practices often categorize MWFs as operating expenses, overlooking their potential as a strategic investment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To educate stakeholders on the health hazards associated with MWF exposure.
  • To highlight the benefits of proper MWF maintenance and management for both worker safety and operational efficiency.
  • To advocate for a shift in perspective, viewing MWFs as a valuable investment rather than a mere expense.

Main Methods:

  • Personal experience and observation of MWF use in shop environments.
  • Research into adverse health effects and medical conditions linked to MWF exposure.
  • Sharing insights and best practices through presentations and training sessions nationwide.

Main Results:

  • Properly maintained MWFs lead to longer tool life and improved productivity.
  • Effective MWF management can significantly reduce operational costs.
  • Awareness and education are key to mitigating long-term and short-term health risks.

Conclusions:

  • Viewing metalworking fluids as a "liquid tool" enhances understanding of their value.
  • Shared responsibility for MWF management is essential, involving both employees and environmental health & safety (EH&S) departments.
  • Tailored, resource-conscious standard operating procedures are necessary for effective MWF management across diverse organizations.

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