Metal dust exposure and lung function deterioration among steel workers ...
WEBResults. Exposure to cobalt and chromium were 1–3 times higher than permissible exposure limit (PEL) while nickel was not exceeding the PEL. Cumulative of chromium was the predictor to all lung function values (FEV 1, FVC, and %FEV 1 /FVC). Frequency of using mask was positively associated with FVC (Adj b =, P = ) while past .