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Caitlin Powell

Welders exposed to 'high level' of dangerous fumes

Around 90 per cent of welders are exposed to a mixture of carcinogenic particles, a study has found. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)

Welders in Australia face serious health problems from inhaling a high level of dangerous fumes, a new study says, but an industry body says workers are already aware of the issue.

Around 90 per cent of welders are being exposed to a mixture of carcinogenic particles and gases called "welding fumes", according to a survey by Curtin University, and three quarters (76 per cent) are inhaling them at a "high level".

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