FEA
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SAFETY & HAZARDOUS AREAS
FREE ON-SI TE ASSESSMENT With immediate effect there is a strengthening of the
HSE’s enforcement expectation for welding fume, fortunately Impact Technical Services can help...
T
he HSE announcement, dated February 2019, explains that while
gener al ventilation was deemed adequat e protection frommild ste el welding fume, it is now insufficient and that Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems and Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) is required as a result of the
for Resear ch on Cancer th evidence fromthe Interna The report sa id: “There
is new scientific findings.
at exposure to tion al Agency
mild ste el welding fume can cause lung cancer and possibly kidney cancer in humans. The Workplace Health Expert Committee has endorsed the
reclassification ofmild ste el welding fume
With immediate effect, as a human carcinogen.
there is a
strengthening of HSE’s enforcement expectation for all welding fume, includingmild ste el welding; because gener al ventilation does not achieve the necessary control.”
The reportmeans that, as an employer, ????
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youmust now ensure you h ave adequate extraction in place to protect your workforce frommild in the formof a
Loc al Exhaust Ventilation ste el welding fume,
(LEV) systemand Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) where necessary. The HSEmake randomworkplace visits to check adequate extraction is in place, being used and is in f ull working order. If it is not, they can issue fines of thousands of pounds.
Impact Technic al Services provide LEV system s, equipment and testing to completely remove the hazardous fume fromthe working area. It is specialised and experienced at dealing with this type of welding fume and are on hand to ensure you are fully compliant and protecting your workforce.
The free assessment includes a site visit by an experienced LEV technician who will check and advise you on your current fume controlmethods to ensure you are adequately protecting your workforce.
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Impact Technical
Services provide LEV systems, equipment and testing to
completely remove the hazardous fume from the working area
If you have any queries regarding this update or would like to knowmore about LE V, extractionmethods and air quality testin g, please fe el free to contact us on 0116 2448855 or em ai us at
enquiries@impactts.co.uk.
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