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Fume extraction equipment is best used in the breathing zone. Welding of stainless steel is a common process, which has increasing raised concerns for the working environment. Chromium is the basic alloy element of all groups of stainless steels. The majority of those steel grades contain nickel. During the welding…
Dec
13
welder welding Industrial automotive part in car production factory Factors determine the risks Scientific studies report the effect of welding fumes can cause all kinds of physical complaints and serious diseases such as cancer, asthma and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Welding fume and the composition of smoke vapor created when…
Mar
06
Safety is always an important consideration when one undertakes a welding project. Being a welder can be a safe occupation if active precautions are taken, however, if the required safety measures are overlooked, welders might face a number of safety hazards such as electric shocks, fires, explosions, etc. To keep…
Nov
30
Welding fumes can be described as a complex blend of fluorides, silicates and metallic oxides. These fumes are generated when metal is heated well above its boiling point and the vapors condense to extremely fine solid particles. Fumes generated through welding normally contain elements from electrodes, the base material that…
Nov
01
The US Labor Laws and Rules require every employer in each US state to maintain the air quality and overall atmosphere in all industrial environments. This is because workers performing their duties in an environment which has poor air quality are potentially at risks of getting sick, and sometimes ill.…
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Deadly welding fumes can wreak havoc on a welder’s health – from a short-term illness like metal fume fever to something more serious like cancer or death. At the same time, they can also wreak havoc on a business. Failure to account for deadly fumes and their impact on a…
May
05
According to Business Insider, the average person spends 90,000 hours at work over their lifetime. That is a significant amount of time for anyone, but it is especially important to those whose job involves exposure to certain health risks. Welders face a number of real and dangerous risks that could…
Feb
22
A significant percentage of individuals around the world spend a bigger portion of their 24 hours at their workplace. It’s for this reason that it is important for employers to ensure that their employee’s workplace is conducive and comfortable to work. A healthy working environment is essential to the health…
