Welding

Welding fumes are harmful

During the metal welding process, depending on the technique implemented, fumes, dusts and gases containing dozens of different chemical and harmful substances are generated from the processed material itself, which remains suspended in the air in the form of metal particles or metal derivatives (e.g., oxides), filler materials (electrodes, rod electrodes, lead, welding powder, etc.) or these are removed from the coating such as paints, coatings and cleaners.

What risks to operators

Continuous exposure to welding fumes can cause numerous problems for operators because when they are inhaled, they are absorbed through the lungs into the blood, nerve cells in the brain, spinal cord and other important organs, causing serious health effects in both the short and long term.

Effective extraction of welding fumes

All of the risks highlighted above can be dramatically reduced by using the right extraction and filtration systems when necessary. Every experienced welder knows that the most efficient way to control welding fumes is to capture them at the source, as close as possible to the source of emission before they pass through the workers' breathing zone or escape into the work environment, as seen in the video below