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I work around welding fumes, but I’m not a welder. Am I still at risk for developing manganism and other welding–related diseases?

April 26, 2017developing diseases fumes I’m manganism risk welder welding

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I work around welding fumes, but I’m not a welder. Am I still at risk for developing manganism and other welding–related diseases?

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Sadly, you may still be at risk for developing manganism and other welding–related health problems. In one case, a man who worked around welding fumes for many years developed Parkinson’s disease. Welders’ assistants and bystanders nearby welders are at risk for manganese exposure if the work space is not adequately vented.