OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS OF METALWORKING INDUSTRY WORKERS AND THEIR IMPACT ON ORAL CAVITY

The metalworking industry is characterized by a wide range of occupational hazards that pose significant risks to workers’ health. During the production process, employees are exposed to metal dust, fine aerosols, chemical vapors, lubricating and cooling fluids, noise, vibration, and elevated temperatures. Prolonged exposure to these harmful factors contributes to the development of occupational and work-related diseases affecting various organs and systems, including the oral cavity.