There are countless studies that conclude that welding fume is bad for health, yet there seem to be very few that can give us practical guidance on how to effectively control welding fume exposure.
Studies have done an effective job in defining the problem; however, few have been able to identify and compare the relative effectiveness of available product control solutions.
Until now…
A new scientific study “Welding fume; a comparison study of industry used control methods” has been published in the “Safety Journal” and compares the effectiveness of different welding fume product control methods in reducing exposure to welding fume.
The methods analysed were:
- On-Gun Fume Extraction (LEV)
- Hooded Capture Extraction (LEV)
- Welding Helmet with a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR)
AWS has now published a White Paper based on the results of this Scientific Study. The White Paper explains the study, the results, and gives clear and practical guidance on next steps.
View the White Paper by clicking the link below:
The Effectiveness of Welding Fume Product Controls
If you’d prefer a quick summary of the results in an infographic-style document, click the link below:
Key Fact Document – Welding Fume Product Controls
Or if you’d like actionable next steps based on the results of this study, use the free and online Welding Fume Product Control Selector below:
