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Dust exposure in Finnish foundries.

E Siltanen, M Koponen, A Kokko

    Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health
    |January 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Foundry workers face significant dust exposure, particularly during furnace repair and cleaning. Silica dust concentrations were excessive during specific operations, highlighting the need for dust control in foundries.

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    Area of Science:

    • Occupational Health
    • Industrial Hygiene
    • Environmental Science

    Background:

    • Foundries are known sources of airborne dust, posing risks to worker health.
    • Previous studies have indicated potential exposure to respirable dust and silica in foundry environments.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To quantify dust and silica exposure levels for foundry workers across various operations.
    • To identify specific tasks with the highest dust exposure risks.
    • To evaluate the relationship between different dust measurements and operational factors.

    Main Methods:

    • Conducted dust sampling in 51 iron, 9 steel, and 8 nonferrous foundries, covering 4,316 workers.
    • Collected samples over at least two shifts per foundry, at fixed sites and in worker breathing zones.
    • Analyzed dust mass concentration, respirable fraction (liquid sedimentation), and free silica content (X-ray diffraction).

    Main Results:

    • Highest dust exposures observed during furnace, cupola, and pouring ladle repair.
    • Excessive silica dust concentrations measured during cleaning, sand mixing, and shake-out operations.
    • Lowest dust levels found during melting and pouring; moderate levels during coremaking and molding.

    Conclusions:

    • Dust exposure varies significantly by foundry operation, with repair and cleaning tasks posing the greatest risk.
    • Iron and steel foundry operations showed similar dust exposure patterns.
    • Findings support the need for targeted dust suppression and control strategies in foundries.

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