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Document ID (ISN)24343
CIS number 76-227
ISSN - Serial title 0023-8694 - Lastechniek
Year 1975
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Mellenbergh J.H.C.
Title Harmful fumes and mist - Measures to prevent the spread of harmful fumes and mist produced during electric welding
Original title Schadelijke dampen en nevels - Maatregelen tegen verspreiding van schadelijke dampen en nevels, welke ontstaan bij het elektrisch lassen [in Dutch]
Bibliographic information Nov. 1975, Vol.41, No.11, p.193-204. Illus.
Abstract Every type of arc welding causes large quantities of gases and aerosols to be given off. This article describes, with illustrations, a number of practical measures to eliminate this hazard and to keep the exposure of workers within tolerable limits: general ventilation of premises where welding is carried on; local exhaust ventilation of fumes in a welding booth, over a welding bench, on jobs involving the welding of large-dimension parts, and in confined spaces; combined local exhaust and general ventilation; helmet with built-in air supply; special local exhaust ventilation devices for gas-shielded arc welding.
Descriptors (primary) air-fed helmets; local exhaust; mechanical ventilation; welding fumes; arc welding and cutting
Descriptors (secondary) shielded-arc welding; exhaust devices; work in confined spaces
Document type -
Subject(s) Metal production and metalworking
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Face and eye protection
Welding and cutting
Ventilation