This roundup features some of our best resources on welding fumes, fume extraction equipment or welding ventilation systems, and business benefits.
Information on welding fumes
If you’re looking for information on how to stay safe while welding stainless steel, what is hexavalent chromium, metal fume fever, or the risks of welding fumes, take a look at these articles from our blog here and Plymovent.
What are welding fumes?
What is that fume plume? Find out exactly what is in that metal smoke and why it causes the infamous “black boogers” that plague welders.
Welding stainless steel
Stainless steel welding is an extremely common process. In recent years, there has been increasing concern around the safety of welding stainless steel. Learn more about hexavalent chromium here.
Metal coatings affect welding fume
Did you know metal that’s been treated or coated is even more dangerous to metalworkers? Find out why it’s important to clean your surfaces before beginning your welding work to stay safe and healthy.
Metal Fume Fever
Metal fume fever afflicts many welders and metalworkers. What is metal fume fever? What causes it? Find the answers to these questions and how to prevent metal fume fever in this article.
Welding fume health risks and how to reduce them
Beyond metal fume fever, it is now known that welding fumes are carcinogenic and responsible serveral cancers that commonly affect welders. Read more about some of these risks and, more importantly, how to reduce them here.
Information on welding ventilation and fume extraction systems
Now that you’re aware of some of the health and safety risks and issues that welders and metalworkers face, take a look at some of our resources on how to address these dangers.
Indoor air quality primer
There’s more than one reason to pay attention to air quality at your work. Learn about regulations, and synergies and start thinking about whether you need source capture or ambient filtration.
Guide to fume extraction systems
If you’re looking for more information about the variety of fume extraction systems available, take a look at this article. Learn more about portable, mobile, and stationary fume extractors.
How to position extraction arms
Learn how to stay safe with your fume extraction system. In this article from Plymovent, learn more about the proper positioning of the extraction arm to remove the fume.
High-efficiency filter for welding stainless steel
Welding stainless steel means stricter guidelines for your health and safety. Most commonly, you’ll need a high-efficiency filter. Learn more about that here.
BRIEF: Filters for welding fume extractors
Looking for some general information on welding fume extractor filters? Get started here! The filter is a key part of your welding fume ventilation system and it pays to stay on top of maintenance when it comes to this crucial component.
Business benefits
Dedication and supporting your employees are key to building lasting, productive relationships. The benefits of taking a proactive approach to your employees’ health are measurable. Take a look at these articles to learn how your business can benefit from clean air at work.
Making clean air at work affordable
Fume extraction and ventilation systems may seem costly, but they provide longer-term savings. Find out how your business can be more efficient and how proper fume extraction systems can positively add to your business profits!
Benefits of fume extraction at the workplace
Read about some of the benefits of fume extraction at the workplace and how you can benefit from a healthy work environment, increase motivation and energy, and more.
Can industrial air purification boost business profits?
Curious about whether industrial fume extraction systems can boost business profits? We cover how you can reduce direct and indirect employee health costs, improve employee relations, comply with legislation, and more.
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