RIKA Blechkomponenten GmbH develops comprehensive clean air concept

A new production site, the capacities significantly increased: In the course of its expansion in Micheldorf, RIKA Blechkomponenten GmbH not only renewed its machinery, but from the outset also consistently considered health protection for its employees. Together with KEMPER, the … >> more

Extraction arm: ten facts for ideal properties when extracting welding fumes

Milch gegen Schweißrauch: Heute heißt die Devise besser absaugen.

An extraction arm must capture welding fumes directly at the point where they arise. Yet welders are not always content with the handling, especially when tracking. In an ideal case, however, an extraction arm helps welders with their work: here are ten facts on how an extraction arm needs to be procured.

Safe welding workshops: Proper planning and equipment are crucial

Welding work harbors numerous risks and requires specific precautions. Therefore, the establishment of welding workshops has to be planned carefully. Employers must not only consider economic management,  but their focus has to specifically be on ergonomic workstations which meet health … >> more

WIG welding: “Clean” process with underestimated health risk

It is deemed a “clean” welding process creating only little welding fumes and is therefore often underestimated: WIG welding. The process harbors health risks which should not be underestimated. Welders are exposed to nitrogen oxides, radioactivity and ozone in particular. … >> more