PMID: 9630060Jun 18, 1998Paper

Variability in the skin exposure of machine operators exposed to cutting fluids

Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health
O WasseniusB Meding

Abstract

This study describes a new technique for measuring skin exposure to cutting fluids and evaluates the variability of skin exposure among machine operators performing cyclic (repetitive) work. The technique is based on video recording and subsequent analysis of the video tape by means of computer-synchronized video equipment. The time intervals at which the machine operator's hand was exposed to fluid were registered, and the total wet time of the skin was calculated by assuming different evaporation times for the fluid. The exposure of 12 operators with different work methods was analyzed in 6 different workshops, which included a range of machine types, from highly automated metal cutting machines (ie, actual cutting and chip removal machines) requiring operator supervision to conventional metal cutting machines, where the operator was required to maneuver the machine and manually exchange products. The relative wet time varied between 0% and 100%. A significant association between short cycle time and high relative wet time was noted. However, there was no relationship between the degree of automatization of the metal cutting machines and wet time. The study shows that skin exposure to cutting fluids can vary considerably betw...Continue Reading

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Feb 6, 2014·Risk Analysis : an Official Publication of the Society for Risk Analysis·Kenneth T Bogen, Patrick J Sheehan
Aug 22, 2006·Contact Dermatitis·Ingegärd AnvedenBirgitta Meding
Jun 23, 2009·Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene·Donguk ParkJoseph B Coble

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