Do you have a welding fume problem?

“Studies have shown there is a link between welding and respiratory ill health.”

“Breathing in welding fumes can lead to some serious diseases, fume extraction is often needed to suck fumes away from the welder and others nearby.”

“By far the main cause of COPD is smoking but research suggests occupational exposures are likely to play a role.”

“If you work in the welding industry and are also a smoker, any risk of getting COPD is likely to be increased even more.”

“Welding fume can also cause fume fever and pneumonia.”

“The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations require employers to control exposures to hazardous substances to protect employees' health.”

“Employers must assess the risk of exposure (exposure means taking in chemicals by breathing in, by skin contact or by swallowing).”

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Do you require a welding fume extraction system?

With all weld fume control systems we offer:

• BENCHMARK guarantees of performance
• User training on how to operate the dust control system and to carryout regular service checks on the fume extractor
• Full documentation including:
  • Operating and maintenance manuals for the fume extractor & equipment installed
  • Commissioning reports
  • User manuals & Log books containing all the information on the weld fume extraction

We have successfully installed welding fume extraction systems in schools, colleges and other industrial applications including the manufacturing industries.

Does your existing fume extraction system need servicing?

We also undertake repair, servicing and COSHH Testing (Thorough Examination and Test) of all makes of fume extractors.

For modifications to existing welding fume extraction systems please give us a call on 0117 971 21 63.

Why bother?

Summary

At a welding company in Northampton workers were concerned about the health risks from the welding fumes. One worker was complaining of a dry throat and cough.

HSE Investigation

HSE found that there were very few controls in place, and that exposure to welding fume was not being properly controlled.

An improvement notice was served that required the company to reduce exposure to welding fume.

The company installed a local exhaust ventilation system to extract the welding fume. This allowed them to comply with the improvement notice and avoid further legal action.

Through inspection by HSE, the workerÕs concerns were addressed, exposure levels were reduced and the workers health was protected.

www.HSE.gov.uk