Scotland and UK supplier of weld fume extraction equipment
Exposure to welding fumes, and especially from stainless steel welding, is associated with potential health risks. These welding fumes contain manganese and hexvalent chromium Cr (VI) which are toxic.
Manganese can damage the nervous system and respiratory tract, as well as having other adverse effects. Cr (VI) is a well known carcinogen and investications have clearly shown that exposure can impair on health. Major effects associated with exposure include:
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· Lung cancer
· Asthma
· Nasal ulcerations
Active Energy Solutions can provide a wide range of solutions for the extraction of welding fumes including.