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Welding Safety from Welding Fume

Written by Lincoln Electric | Oct 17, '21

Welding is a safe occupation when sufficient Workplace Safety measures are taken to protect the welder and the working environment from potential hazards. When these measures are overlooked or ignored, however, welders can encounter dangers which may result in serious or even fatal injuries.

The use of Welding helmets, gloves, jackets and caps are commonly used to maintain workplace safety. Welding fume, with legislation changes, is now classified as a Group 1 carcinogenic. It has become an increasing focus for Workplace Safety. Employers have a duty of care to provide a safe working environment – not only for the operator but the complete workshop or site.

Personal Solutions

VIKING 3250D FGS™ PAPR

K4550-2 VIKING™ 3250D FGS FLIP FRONT PAPR (POWERED AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATOR) Welding Helmet

  • VIKING™ 3350 XG 4C PAPR is a POWERED AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATOR (PAPR) Welding Helmet complete with external grind button.  Provides welding fume protection and filtered air directly to the welding operator. Ideal for use in Fabrication, Production, Shipbuilding, Construction.Specifications:
  • Premium Optics - 4C® Lens Technology, 1/1/1/1 Optical Clarity and large widescreen 75x108mm viewing area
  • Maximizing Field of View - Integrated clear grind shield (rated 4.0) and IR 5 side window expand field of view to offer productivity and safety enhancements
  • HEPA Filter - Multi-component filter system provides 99.97% particulate filtration at 0.3 microns
  • Intelligent Blower - LED display, audible & vibratory alerts, automatic speed adjustments
  • All Day Comfort - 4 Axis adjustable headgear evenly distribute weights and improves comfort
  • Flip Front  - 91degree vision when closed
  • Clear Grinding shield - 161o  vision when in grind mode (including side windows)
  • XR- 6 Advanced headgear for greater comfort
  • Airflow delivery from base of the helmet
  • Two speeds airflow delivery (Low Speed: 180+ Ipm (6+ cfm) & High Speed: 210+ Ipm (7.4+ cfm)
  • Audible & Vibrating Alarms
  • Flame Retardant Head Covering & Airflow Pipe Covering
  • 9 hour run time


Portable Solutions

Miniflex® portable welding fume extractor package with funnel nozzle*

Portable system designed for the light-duty extraction and filtration of welding fume.

  • Perfect choice for small shops or companies with few
    welding stations.
  • Package includes: HEPA filter, pre-filter, wheeling cart,
    2.5m fume extraction hose and magnetic funnel nozzle.

Mobile Solutions

Mobiflex® 200-M Fume extraction package c/w 4m Arm

Mobiflex® 400-MS Fume extraction package c/w 4m Arm

  • Moveable, rugged design, low vacuum filtration system designed for extraction and filtration of welding fume.
  • Ideal for facilities that require welding fume extraction in multiple locations, including maintenance departments, general fabrication, job shops, and industrial welding environments.


Consult your relevant State-based regulator for specific requirements for industry.

 
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