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Thanks Carr Just what I needed as I was also trying to find out if its a one off or needing boosters- question answered. Jacqui Sent from my iPhone On 25 Jul 2013, at 21:20, Carr Barnes <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > 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 >> >> ******************************** >> Please remove this footer before replying. >> >> OCC-HEALTH ARCHIVES: >> http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html >> >> CONFERENCES AND STUDY DAYS: >> http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/filearea.cgi?LMGT1=OCC-HEALTH > ******************************** Please remove this footer before replying. > OCC-HEALTH ARCHIVES: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html > > CONFERENCES AND STUDY DAYS: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/filearea.cgi?LMGT1=OCC-HEALTH ******************************** Please remove this footer before replying. OCC-HEALTH ARCHIVES: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html CONFERENCES AND STUDY DAYS: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/filearea.cgi?LMGT1=OCC-HEALTH