Alan
I suggest that you consider a downdraft bench for your worker. These are far
more effective at removing solder fume and do not hinder the operator's work
in any way. If you need a contact for these please e-mail me.
As far as health surveillance is concerned this is unlikely to help you with
sensitization. You are either sensitized or you are not. There is no way of
telling in advance who will become sensitized nor at what stage. Thus health
surveillance will only pick up the problem once it has occurred, although
detecting at the earliest possible stage can allow you to take action (e.g.
remove the worker from that job) at an early stage where the problem is not
too serious.
The same comments hold true for health surveillance with woodworkers. Since
sensitization is the major concern, health surveillance is somewhat akin to
shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted!
Best regards
Chris Packham
EnviroDerm Services
----- Original Message -----
From: "Swann, Alan B" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, June 29, 2001 1:59 PM
Subject: Rosin flux solder
> We've a technician who works for c1-2 hours per week soldering with Rosin
> flux solder using benchtop LEV to reduce exposure to fumes. I'm enquiring
> about alternative solders to avoid the risk of sensitisation.
> If alternatives are not practical, should we be keeping him under
HealthSurv
> for sensitisation?
> What do others do?
> And whilst we are on the subject, does anyone do routing HealthSurv for
> technicians who's work includes machining wood? For softwoods, or only if
> working with hardwoods
> Regards
>
|