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The many-faceted unseen dangers of demolition

August 19, 2022

It is important, as part of pre-construction protocols to identify hazardous building materials before beginning a restoration or remediation project. Although there are many hazardous building materials, the most common include asbestos, lead, mercury, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB), chlorofluorocarbons, and radioactive sources.

Understanding the health risks of paint fumes in manufacturing

Evelyn Long

October 28, 2021

Painting is common across many manufacturing facilities and doesn’t appear to be particularly dangerous on the surface. Despite all appearances, workers in these areas may encounter more health hazards than they realize.

Do gases expire? Learn how to store and use calibration gas mixtures

Rick Pedley

October 28, 2020

When monitoring your work environment for toxic gases, you need to make sure your monitor is properly calibrated for your target gas, such as chlorine, carbon monoxide, or your readings may be inaccurate.

All about welding fume: Dangers, risks and how to reduce them

Megan McConville

December 20, 2018

The International Agency for Research on Cancer’s re-classification of welding fume as a Class 1 carcinogen has emphasized the health risks welders face. Previously classified as “possibly carcinogenic to humans,” welders should take every precaution possible to protect their health.

Potentially fatal fumes: Reduce airborne hazards while welding

Alex Birrell

August 16, 2018

Welding and welding safety are nothing new to us all. While welding equipment today has dramatically improved, the fumes generated remain hazardous and are classified as a carcinogen. Has respiratory protection for welders improved to the same degree?

4 warnings of welding fume problems

Check health concerns, air quality standards, fume build-up and equipment

Jon Ladwig

June 1, 2018

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.

Welding safety: commonly asked questions

April 24, 2018

Q. What is a fume plume? A. A fume plume is the clearly visible column of fume that rises directly from the spot of welding or cutting. Welders and cutters should take precautions to avoid breathing this area directly. Ventilation can direct the plume away from the face. (Fume removal is most effective when the air flow is directed across the face of the welder, rather than from behind.)

Control dust and fumes in metalworking and welding operations

Jon Ladwig

December 11, 2017

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.

Reducing smoke & weld fume

How a metal fabricator improved air quality & reduced fire risk

Dan Croal

November 13, 2017

One manufacturing company implemented a new fume collection system to not only improve working conditions for its employees but to increase the overall efficiency and safety of their plant.

CDC’s Your Health – Your Environment Blog

Carbon monoxide poisoning prevention

November 3, 2016

Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday, November 6, 2016. As you prepare to set your clocks backward one hour, remember to check the batteries in your carbon monoxide (CO) detector. If you don’t have a battery-powered or battery back-up CO alarm, now is a great time to buy one.