Limiting welders' fume fever

Article Abstract:

Welders tend to ignore the dangers of fumes which are given off in the welding process because they are not visible. However, the risks to health can be serious. Iron oxide is given off when low carbon steel is welded and this irritates the lungs and can cause siderosis. Welding stainless steel can expose welders to compounds which cause nasal cancer. Occupational Exposure Limits have been set for welding fume but unless respiratory protection equipment is practical and comfortable welders are unlikely to use it. Fume extraction systems are effective but are not always practical.

Health aspects, Management, Usage, Product information, Safety equipment and supplies industry, Safety equipment industry, Threshold limit values (Industrial toxicology), Fume control

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Breathe easy: airborne hazardous substances can cause serious lung damage. Respiratory protective equipment for workers may be an employer's only option

Article Abstract:

The long term effects of respiratory illness can be serious to both employee and employer, and can result in increased insurance premiums, disability payments and expenditure on improving working practices. Employers must therefore protect their workers from risk by providing suitable personal respiratory protective equipment (RPE). A respiratory protection programme should first identify the hazards and then determine the effects on health. The correct RPE equipment should then be selected and workers trained in corect usage.

Prevention, Respiratory tract diseases

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Respiratory protection for welders

Article Abstract:

New legislation in the UK was brought in in 1993 covering respiratory protection for employees carrying out welding tasks. Employees tend to resist using such equipment due to the constraints it imposes. They may not be aware of the dangers of some gases due to their being colorless and with an odor which is difficult to detect due to fumes which mask the impact. Devices which can be used include disposable masks, and equipment for fume extraction and adequate ventilation.

Safety and security measures

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