FE-2000-FX Welding Fume Extractor

This blog post addresses the serious health risks of welding fumes, now classified as a Group 1 carcinogen by the IARC. It outlines the harmful components of welding fumes, current WorkSafe NZ exposure standards, and the importance of biological health monitoring for welders. The article also explains how engineering controls and PPE offer adequate protection, particularly the Optrel Swiss Air PAPR Multi Use Respiratory System & Clearmaxx Grinding Helmet Kit. Designed for New Zealand's industrial workforce, the post encourages welders, engineers, and workshop managers to adopt better safety practices and invest in advanced respiratory protection solutions.

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