Gas welding: Nitrogen and carbon hazard in welding fumes
Whether your welding sheets of pipes: Oxyacetylene welding (gas welding) stands for high accuracy. But even this relatively slow process releases hazardous substances and not only the dangerous nitrogen dioxide. Have you ever been in confined spaces where oxyacetylene welding … >> more
Welding aluminium: dangerous formation of oxides and ozone
Many welding companies ask themselves one question when it comes to the welding of aluminium: Is an air pollution control system absolutely necessary when working with this comparatively lightweight material? Studies show, however, that the material does indeed pose a … >> more
Welding fumes and their varying effects
Not all welding fumes are the same. Hazardous substances created by the welding process have different effects on the human body. There are substances which affect the lungs, poisonous substances and carcinogenic substances – and they all harbor their own … >> more
Efficient extraction systems are also necessary for automated welding robots
Welding robots help on specific applications which are difficult to implement using manual welding processes. On top of this, robot welding is safe because welders do not have to remain in the vicinity. However, welding fumes which are hazardous to … >> more
How welding fumes and pollutants are created
If welding fumes are formed, a whole chain of physical and chemical processes is behind them. The pollutants in the welding fumes are also formed by very different elements during the welding process. Welding fumes are created at the high … >> more
Strong generation of fume during welding with covered rod electrodes
The manual arc welding with covered rod electrode is a very popular welding method. However, more welding fume is generated here than in many other methods. This means greater hazard for the health. In the manual arc welding a rod … >> more
Prevent fire and injury due to flying sparks
One of the key reasons for fires during welding operations are invisible smouldering fires These are initiated by sparks which cannot be avoided during welding. Yet you can protect yourself from the danger of flying sparks. During welding, in addition … >> more
Two welding methods and the related hazards
Welding activities hold a number of sources of danger: Not only the material, but also the welding procedure used are decisive in which work protection measures need to be taken and what the welder needs to look out for. Hazardous … >> 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
Efficient air pollution control: Welding works in the new TEUTLOFF training workshop in Calbe
Whether for numerous work stations in welding companies or in huge training workshops for welders: precise planning of the extraction and filtering technologys helps to design a hall in accordance with the needs of welders and to achieve high cost … >> more