Welding Fumes
Welding Fume Exposure
Welding flumes are made metals and often contain a small percentage of manganese. Currently, there is growing concern about the potential neurological effects of manganese exposure in welding fumes.
Manganese
Manganese is actually a nutrient. When ingested, a healthy person is able to excrete any excess. However when manganese is inhaled, it bypasses the body’s defense mechanisms and can lead to liver, kidney, lung, and neurological damage.
Welding fumes exposure prevention, treatment, and care
With proper prevention, treatment, and care most instances of welding fume exposure can be avoided or managed to limit the impact on employee health. With a comprehensive range of solutions, Concentra can help you promote greater wellness and productivity with:
- Flexible medical services—Expertise and professionalism define Concentra’s rehabilitative therapists. Concentra employs only licensed therapists—not aides or technicians. On average, our therapists have more than 10 years of clinical experience.
- On-site consulting and training—Our experts can work with your teams to analyze your job site, make recommendations, provide training, and ensure compliance with ADA, DOT, OSHA, FMLA, HIPAA, and many other regulatory agencies.
- Comprehensive injury care—Concentra can provide a full range of injury, specialist, and rehabilitative care services through our walk-in clinics or custom on-site solutions.
