Most welding and cutting operations generate dangerous fumes and particulates. These processes include manual and robotic welding (MIG, TIG, stick and flux core), arc gouging, manual and automated plasma cutting, and laser cutting. These fumes make shops dirty and worsen indoor air quality, but more importantly they pose a risk to the health and safety of workers.
Here are several important factors you should know to better manage metal processing fumes to maintain a safe metalworking environment.