Sorry can't find my copy,
But there is reference now in the Green book & HSE
http://www.hse.gov.uk/welding/illness.htm
http://media.dh.gov.uk/network/211/files/2012/07/chap-25-A-dh_130543.pdf
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/fil
e/216088/Green-Book-Chapter-25-v4_0.pdf
"Individuals at occupational risk
There is an association between exposure to metal fume and pneumonia and
infectious pneumonia, particularly lobar pneumonia (Palmer et al., 2003;
Palmer
et al., 2009; Industrial Injuries Advisory Council, 2010; Toren et al.,
2011) and
between welding and invasive pneumococcal disease (Wong et al., 2010).
PPV
(single 0.5ml dose in those who have not received PPV previously) should
be
considered for those at risk of frequent or continuous occupational
exposure to
metal fume (e.g. welders) taking into account the exposure control
measures in
place. Vaccination may reduce the risk of invasive pneumococcal disease
but
should not replace the need for measures to prevent or reduce exposure."
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Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] welder v's brazer
Hi
I have two groups of staff in a couple of places I work.
Brazers and Welders, so far the only information I have been given
between the roles is that "brazers use electric" and "welders use
acetylene" - "but then brazers might use acetylene too!" besides the
usual workshop rivalry answers- eg brazers are wanna be welders etc.
My google search shows that welding puts a lump of metal to make a joint
where brazing heats metals to melt to a joint- which has not helped in
my understanding of the differences in the roles and health
implications.
I am trying to establish if the Dept of Health guidance in relation to
pneumococcal vaccine for welders also extends to brazers.
I understand that welders are proven to have increased risk of
pneumonia-not sure why but if I can find out why- then I will be able to
advise the brazers!
Anyone any idea?
Jacqui
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