Occupational safety does not end with exctraction: Dust disposal also entails hazards
Due to the health hazard of welding fumes, it is not sufficient to only rely on a good extraction and air filtration. Dust disposal also plays a large part. Here, the welder must be protected against hazardous substances in the … >> more
New processes and materials in welding equals more safety? No!
New processes and additional materials promise a considerable reduction of the welding fumes. It is, however, a fallacy that the danger of a welding fumes explosion has been eliminated for the welder and work places surrounding him. On the contrary, … >> more
Effective health and safety management in welding processes: essential guidelines
Welding operations make up a large group of issues which comprise a variety of procedures, rules and regulations. The range of available brochures and data sheets is quite extensive and somewhat confusing. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) of Great … >> more
Health hazard from welding fumes
Contaminants from welding hold a high potential hazard to the health of welders. This is dependent on welding process and material. Welding fumes pose an enormous potential hazard. Official tests show that fume particles are typically smaller than 1 micron, … >> more
Collect and separate: how to achieve effective occupational safety
Extraction and filter technology is fundamental to effective occupational safety. But the behavior of the welder is also significant. Thus collection efficiency is not the same as filtration efficiency. What good does it do occupational safety to use the best … >> more
Contaminant categories: from breathable to ultrafine
98.9 percent of welding fumes are harmful to health. Danger lurks in a size under 10 microns for respirable particles. Health risks from welding don’t come only from welding flashes burning the eyes. During welding processes, hazardous substances arise from … >> more