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Jon Ladwig is a metal industry specialist for Camfil Air Pollution Control (APC). Camfil APC is a global manufacturer of dust, fume and mist collection equipment and is part of Camfil, the largest air filter manufacturer in the world. Telephone 800-479-6801 or 870-933-8048; www.camfilapc.com.
In welding operations, controlling airborne dust and fumes is crucial to prevent respiratory problems in employees and to keep facilities in compliance with air quality requirements.
Many manufacturers use one of two options to clear the air of welding fumes – filter the dirty air and recirculate clean air inside the facility, or exhaust the dirty air outside and provide clean replacement air from outside.
An explosion is a serious risk at many manufacturing, processing and metalworking plants, and it can even stem from a dust collection system that’s protected incorrectly.
Metalworking facilities and welding shops must be diligent in controlling dust and fumes containing harmful metal particulate. Fortunately, there are proven controls to maintain a healthy work environment.
OSHA has issued a final rule that updates regulation established 40 years ago to prevent chronic beryllium disease and lung cancer in American workers by limiting their exposure to beryllium and beryllium compounds.
Smoke and fumes pose a health and safety risk to weld shops year-round, but winter weather brings special challenges. Now is the time to come up with a solution.