Metalworking Fluids
Overview
Metalworking fluids (MWFs) can cause adverse health effects through skin contact with contaminated materials, spray, or mist and through inhalation from breathing MWF mist or aerosol. Millions of workers engaged in the manufacture of automobiles, farm equipment, aircraft, heavy machinery,and other hardware are exposed to machining fluids.
Standards
Metalworking fluids (MWFs) hazards are addressed in specific standards for general industry, maritime, and construction.
Health Effects
Provides hazard identification and health effects information for metalworking fluids (MWFs) exposures.
Evaluating Exposure
Provides resources that contain information to help evaluate metalworking fluids (MWFs) exposures.
Possible Solutions
Highlights resources that contain information that may aid in controlling metalworking fluids (MWFs) exposures.
Additional Resources
Provides links and references to additional resources related to metalworking fluids (MWFs).