Welding Extraction Archives

Welding Fume Extraction Hoods 101: Here is everything you need to know

Dangers of welding fumes Quality ventilation can cost you far less than you think. But before talking about the benefits of welding fume extraction, we…

What’s The Difference Between MIG And TIG Welding?

Both of these welding methods are largely popular, and that is why there are a lot of debates about TIG vs MIG welding. They both…

Argon: What is it? And why is it used in welding?

What is Argon Argon is a chemical element (Ar). It is the third most abundant gas in the atmosphere, which makes it largely available and…

The Update of Information and Advice Regarding Welding Fumes by the HSE

Welding fumes have been considered a threat to workers for a long time. Inhaling the fumes produced from welding techniques pose a serious danger to…

What Is Fume Extraction and How Does a Fume Extraction System Work

During many production procedures, different particulates are being generated. Those particulates pollute the air inside the facility leading to health and work-related hazards and potential…

Welding Fume Extraction Regulations: All You Need to Know

At the beginning of 2019, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reported a rise in standards for welding fumes. The reason behind it is a…

Kemper Fume Extraction Systems – Here Is Why You Should Buy Them

During day to day work, a lot of employees are constantly exposed to toxic substances. It’s their employers’ duty to supply them with proper equipment…

Where to position a welding extraction arm

The purpose of a fume extraction arm is to remove the fumes from the operatives breathing zone therefore should always be positioned to ensure all…

HSE Issue Safety Alert – Change in Enforcement Expectations for Mild Steel Welding Fume

Exposure to mild steel welding fume can cause lung cancer and possibly kidney cancer in humans says The International Agency for Research on Cancer. The…