Welding Fumes Leicester

Welding Fumes Assessment in Loughborough

In November 2024, a Welding Fumes Assessment was carried out by our team at a busy manufacturing site in Loughborough to check how much exposure workers were getting to airborne nasties like metal fumes and dust while welding and grinding. The aim was to see if anyone was breathing in more than they should and figure out the best ways to cut that risk down.

The good news is that all the measured contaminants such as chromium, manganese, iron oxide and even inhalable dust all came in under workplace exposure limits. But some results were flagged as significant, especially for inhalable dust in Unit Y and nickel exposure in Unit Z. Not dangerous, but definitely worth keeping an eye on.

The report suggested some really practical steps: avoid dry sweeping, reduce compressed air cleaning and wear a decent FFP3 mask under welding helmets. It also advised setting up a health surveillance programme for welders and considering job rotation to reduce overall exposure.

No urgent fixes needed but a few easy changes could really help reduce long-term risks. With these improvements, the team can keep doing great work, without compromising on their health.