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On-Torch Welding Fume Extraction – Video Clips

Often over the years since leaving HSE I have seen on-tool extraction systems for welding which simply did not live up to their promises. More recently – a new generation of MIG welding torch extraction units (and even now beginning …

HSE CoSHH – Welding Guidance Leaflets

HSE’s CoSHH Essentials section on Welding Fume has a list of 23 topic Guidance Notes – all of which can be accessed by following the URL link below. Some of the Ventilation-specific guidance notes are listed below for direct download:- …

LEV for the Control of Welding Fumes in the Construction Industry – Literature Review

Abstract Arc welding is a common unit operation in the construction industry, where frequent changes in location and welding position make it more difficult to control fume exposures than in industries where fixed locations are the norm. Welders may be …

Interview with Phil the Welder

HSE Video: Dr David Fishwick interviews Phil Hydes, asthma sufferer Click here to be redirected to the HSE website and watch the video. Transcript of interview: Dr David Fishwick Perhaps you could start just by telling us how old you …

HSE COSHH essentials for welding, hot work and allied processes

COSHH Essentials sets out basic advice on what to do to control exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace. It takes the form of straightforward advice in ‘factsheets’ called ‘control guidance sheets’. There are two types of sheets, industry-specific ‘direct …

Welding Fume – Respiratory Fact Sheet

This is a basic fact sheet on Welding fume and the possible controls that could be used. Welding Fume respiratory risk fact sheet Welding is major part of fabrication.  It includes using a molten filler to bond the material together …