Metalworking Fluids Contain Toxic Ingredients That Cause Health Problems

"Metalworking Fluids Contain Toxic Chemical Ingredients That Cause Health Problems & May Release Airborne Viruses, Bacteria & Mold Spores Into The Air."

Each metalworking fluid category consists of a wide variety of chemicals used in different combinations and the risk these chemicals pose to workers may vary because of different manufacturing processes, various degrees of refining, recycling, improperly reclaimed chemicals, different degrees of chemical purity, and potential chemical reactions between components.

Exposure to hazardous contaminants in metalworking fluids may cause health problems to workers.
Contamination may occur from (1) process chemicals and ancillary lubricants inadvertently introduced, (2) contaminants, metals, and alloys from parts being machined, (3) water and cleaning agents used for routine housekeeping, and (4) contaminants from other environmental sources at the worksite.

In addition, bacterial and fungal contaminants may metabolize and degrade the metalworking fluids to hazardous end-products as well as generate endotoxins.

Workers may be exposed to microorganisms and hazardous end products from machinery mist.
Water-based metalworking fluids are ideal nutritional sources for many types of bacteria and fungi. The most common microbial species routinely recovered from metalworking fluids are virtually identical to those routinely recovered from natural water systems.

Anaerobic bacteria, specifically the sulfate reducers, may produce hydrogen sulfide and other unpleasant and toxic gases.

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Metalworking Fluids Contain Toxic Ingredients That Cause Health Problems

Research suggests that microorganisms and/or their by-products such as endotoxins may cause some of the respiratory health effects seen in exposed workers.
However,  this research has not identified the specific role that the contaminating microorganisms play in causing metalworking linked respiratory effects.

At this time, insufficient health data exists to recommend a specific limit for bacterial or fungal concentrations in contaminated metalworking fluids. However, their potential as health hazards for exposed workers must not be minimized. A total metalworking fluid system management program should be used to protect workers. This program should include:

• careful fluid monitoring, record keeping and maintenance;

• use of biocides only as a preventive measure and not for the cure of microbial overgrowth;

• a system of mist control including close-capture ventilation, and machine enclosures; and

• training for employees on the hazards and proper use of the MWFs.

The improper use of biocides to manage microbial growth may result in potential health risks. Attempts to manage microbial growth solely by the inclusion or addition of biocides may result in the emergence of biocide-resistant strains from complex interactions that may occur among different member species or groups within the population. For example, the growth of one species may result in conditions more (or less) favorable for the establishment of future species, or the elimination of one group of organisms may permit the overgrowth of another.

1. The four major classes of metalworking lubricants and metalworking oils that can cause health problems in the work place.

2. Health and Safety in Metalworking Industries: The 2 most common ways a worker can become exposed to metalworking fluids.

3. Workers are exposed to viruses and bacteria and other hazardous end products as a result of the inhalation of industrial mist.

4. Occupational exposure to metalworking fluids and machine mist can cause asthma.

5. Occupational exposure to metalworking fluids and machine mist can cause skin disorders.

6. Occupational exposure to metalworking fluids and machine mist can cause cancer.

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