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more_legal_areas manganeseManganese poisoning, also known as manganism, occurs when individuals are exposed to high levels of manganese. Manganese poisoning attacks the central nervous system, kidneys and liver, causing persons who are afflicted with manganese poisoning to suffer from diminished motor skills and psychological disturbances. Those at highest risk for manganese poisoning work with manganese on a daily basis, such as welders and miners. Other common manganese poisoning victims include steel workers, railroad workers, and persons handling certain pesticides.
The effects of manganese poisoning include tremors, weakness, loss of coordination, and respiratory problems. In many cases, signs of manganese poisoning closely resemble the symptoms of Parkinson''s disease. Due to the similarities, researchers classify manganese poisoning as a Parkinson''s syndrome. A recent study compared welders suspected of having manganese poisoning with typical Parkinson''s patients. The researchers found no clinical differences between the Parkinson''s and manganese poisoning patients, as far as the severity and frequency of symptoms, although the welders with manganese poisoning developed the clinical signs of Parkinson''s around 15 years earlier than typical Parkinson''s patients. Therefore, manganese poisoning may actually be Parkinson''s disease caused by exposure to manganese, theorized researchers. Additional studies of manganese poisoning and Parkinson''s disease are necessary to explore this claim.
Patients who have been diagnosed as having manganese poisoning have a frightening future, and the health effects that result from manganese poisoning are well known. Victims eventually become totally dependant upon others for their care; living with manganese poisoning is not only physically and emotionally draining for victims and their families-bills resulting from manganese poisoning for health care can quickly add up. If you or a loved one has contracted manganese poisoning from workplace exposure, you may be entitled to cover financial damages resulting from the manganese poisoning, including medical bills, lost wages, and compensation for pain and suffering. An attorney familiar with manganese poisoning may be able to help you secure a financial future for your family.
Workplace exposure limits are set to protect workers from the harmful effects of manganese:
OSHA: The legal airborne exposure limit of manganese permissible is 5mg/m3 and cannot be exceeded at any time.
ACGIH: The recommended airborne exposure limit of manganese is 5 mg/m3 for dust and compounds and cannot be exceeded at any time. The recommended airborne exposure limit is 1 mg/m3 as manganese for fume averaged over an 8-hour workshift and is 3 mg/m3 for fume as a short-term exposure limit.
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