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Evaluation of Occupational Exposure to Toxic Metals Released in the Process of Aluminum Welding

Wanda Matczak Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine, Lodz, Poland
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Jan Gromiec Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine, Lodz, Poland
Pages 296-303 | Published online: 30 Nov 2010

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