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Welding Fumes Assessment in Grantham

In November 2024, a Welding Fumes Assessment was carried out at a site in Grantham to check on air quality and make sure that people working with bronze welding and fettling were staying safe from potentially harmful exposures. The idea was to see how much airborne metal dust and fumes such as copper, lead and zinc the workers were breathing in and whether current safety measures were up to scratch.

The assessment looked at various work zones, including welding, fettling, finishing and dipping areas. While most readings came back well within safety limits, there were a couple of things worth flagging. One of the fettling operatives showed inhalable dust levels above recommended limits and lead exposure for a welding operative was high enough to be considered significant (though not above the legal limit).

The report included solid recommendations: use downdraft benches more effectively, improve housekeeping to reduce dust clouds, store RPE safely and consider job rotation to reduce daily exposure. PPE use was generally good, but some LEV systems needed maintenance.

All in all, no red alerts, but a few tweaks here and there will go a long way to keeping the workspace cleaner and safer for everyone involved.

Welding Fume Survey in Grantham

At Sysco Environmental Ltd, we recently conducted a welding fumes monitoring survey for a client in Grantham. Our primary focus was to ensure a safe working environment by evaluating the levels of welding fumes across various work areas. Special attention was given to the metal workshop, where welding activities are most frequent. During our assessment, we identified areas for improvement, including the consistent use of local exhaust ventilation systems to effectively reduce exposure. Additionally, we recommended avoiding dry sweeping with brushes and instead using vacuum cleaners fitted with HEPA filters or wet cleaning methods. This practice minimizes the likelihood of producing dust clouds, thereby reducing the potential for harmful particulate exposure. Our comprehensive findings and recommendations are designed to help the client maintain superior indoor air quality standards, thus protecting the health and well-being of their employees.