Controlling exposures to prevent occupational lung disease in WELDING

Workers are at high risk from welding fumes given off by welding and hot cutting processes which give off very fine particles that can cause cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and an increased susceptibility to pneumonia.

Managers Toolkit

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Why do workers need protecting?

Welders are exposed to metal fume & gases which can potentially cause lung diseases & lung cancer. Discover the controls needed to prevent these diseases.

Health in Welding Overview Brochure

A concise summary of the health hazards arising from welding and how the Breathe Freely campaign aims to address them.

Welding Toolbox Talk

A concise summary of the potential health hazards arising from Welding in the manufacturing industry and what can be done to identify and address them.

Guides & Fact Sheets

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Monitoring Exposure to Welding Fume

Air monitoring and measurement may be needed where there is a serious risk to health from the inhalation of welding fume and the likely exposure level of the welders to the fume is not known.

An Introduction to LEV

Advice on the design and management of LEV systems to help you control workers’ exposure to welding fume and gases.

RPE Programme for Welders

Respiratory protective equipment (RPE) may be needed to protect welders from exposure to welding fume and metal.

The Welding Hierarchy of Control

A prioritised list of control measures to reduce the risk of hazardous exposures in welding.

Control Selector Tools

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Control Selector Tool

This toolkit provides information for managers to better recognise the welding hazards and manage and implement the most appropriate controls through an easy to use online tool.

What can an Occupational Hygienist help with

Understand the role of occupational hygienists and how they can help you. Health risk assessments, control measures and training and communication.