Hi Jackie

It's the metal fumes that are the issue so as the metal is heated by both groups then they should be included.

Here's the link http://m.occmed.oxfordjournals.org/content/62/5/325.abstract

They should also be advised not to smoke and the article advises employers should be liberal and inclusive with their vaccination programme.

IOSH have a page on it too but I can't get link to paste on my phone.

Hope that helps
Carr

On Jul 25, 2013 8:04 PM, "subscribe Occ-health Jacqui" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

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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