BS EN ISO 10882-1: 2011 specifies a sampling method for welding fume and airborne particles generated by welding-related operations for the purpose of making personal exposure measurements in the operator’s breathing zone. It is intended to be of benefit to: …
HSE Research Report RR1146 published 2019 which sets out to measure emissions of particulates and volatile organic compounds from desktop 3D printers and to investigate the effectiveness of control measures to reduce these printer emissions. The research found that the …
HSE sponsored Research Report RR1010 (2014) undertaken by HSL. Key Messages from this Report:- Two test methods for measuring the efficiency of integral on-gun welding fume extraction systems have been devised and assessed. As a result, Method 1 has been …
HSL Laboratories Research Report from 2000 (2000/15) which set out to re-evaluate the reliability of EH54 methods for assessing exposures to welding fume. The report concluded that while chemical composition of welding fume can be influenced by welding parameters, the …
Now in its 30th Edition Since the 26th Edition, this industry standard LEV Manual has undergone several major changes and upgrades Additions include chapters on – “Organization and Evaluation of Systems”; “Metric Solutions and Tables”; and “Calculation Sheets and Methods”. …
In February 2019 HSE announced that Welding Fume was to be considered a human carcinogen. This has had a major impact across a wide range of industries and employers. Questions are arising as to what elements of the welding ‘fume’ …
HSE have set our their Work Plan for the coming byears with particular focus on targeting sectors where carcinogens, asthmagens and RCS are regularly used, produced or process generated. They have stated that they will deal with the underlying causes …
In February 2019 HSE released a Press Note which advised of the new health warning status of welding fume. The main points made were:- New scientific evidence that exposure to all welding fume, including mild steel welding fume, can cause …
A series of HSE Guides published in early 2019 to assist in the control of dust exposures in the Brick, Tile and Silica Industries. These guides can be viewed and downloaded by following the links below. BK0 “Advice for Managers” …
In early 2019 HSE produced/updated a series of brief guidesd aimed at the control of dists, and in particular respirable crystalline silica from ceramic processes. These guides can be accessed and downloaded by following these links:- CR0 “Advice for Managers” …
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