Mar
05
Studies support increased risks of welding fume being a cause of lung cancer for welders and employees in the workplace. A recent evaluation by IARC shares that welding fumes and UV radiation from welding are classified as carcinogenic (Group 1). The carcinogenicity of the welding fume was re-evaluated. Weld fume…
Jan
02
Welding stainless steel is a common process that raises concerns for the work environment. Chromium is the basic alloy element of all groups of stainless steel. Welding with stainless steel produces chromium. The majority of those steel grades contain nickel. During the welding process, chromium is converted to its hexavalent…
Dec
13
Factors determine the risks Scientific studies report that the effect of welding fume can cause all kinds of physical complaints and serious diseases such as cancer, asthma, and Parkinson’s disease. Welding fume and the composition of smoke vapor created when welding different types of metal create dangerous airborne particles that…
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. If required safety measures are overlooked, welders might face several safety hazards such as electric shocks, fires, explosions, etc. To keep welders safe and secure,…
Nov
30
Welding fume 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. Welding fume normally contain elements from electrodes, the base material that is being…
Nov
01
US Labor Laws and Rules require every employer in each US state to maintain the air quality in all industrial environments. This is because workers performing their duties in an environment that has poor air quality are potentially at risk of illness, disease, and death. Air purification in industrial workplaces…
May
30
May
12
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 several real and dangerous risks that could significantly impact…
Feb
22
There are numerous benefits of fume extraction at work. 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 employers need to ensure that their employees' workplace is conducive and comfortable to work. A healthy working…
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