Respirable particulates are particulates which having diameter size at 2-5 JUrI, due to aerodynami¬cally may be inhaled through respiratory tract and having ability to deposit into lungs, causing damage of the alveolar tissues and inducing health problems. Health Department of Bandung have reported that prevalence of acute respiratory tract infection disease have increased tendency every year.…
Respirable particulates are particulates which having diameter size at 2-5 mm, due to aerodinamically may be inhaled through respiratory tract and having ability to deposit into lungs, causing damage of the alveolar tissues and inducing health problems. Health Departement of Bandung have reported that prevalency of acute respiratory tract infection disease have increased tendency every year. Me…
Mild steel MMAW (Manual Metal) Arc Welding) is a common method to join metals permanently. This process produces manganese fume. Menganese is an essential element with hazardous effectto central nervous system if inhaled in excessive concentration. The aim of this study was to assess blood manganese (MnB) and urinary menganese (MnU) in 19 MMAW welders and 19 unexposed controls, which were equiv…