Health & Safety Information - Asthma

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We believe it is very important that welder understand their risk when welding if they don't where an air fed mask. Mike was a previous welder and he welded a lot of stainless steels (304L, 316L etc.) over the years.

 

He was diagnosed with Asthma in his 50's.  

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Its now caught up with him, he has to use inhaler morning and night and sometimes during the day, for the rest of my life.

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​​Welders understand the risks about Asthma

 

Website Link (This is from the HSE website)

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Fumes known as 'welding fume' are produced during welding and 'hot activity' work and this is associated with occupational asthma.

When you are a welder you have a greater chance of getting asthma than the average worker, particularly if you are welding stainless steel.

Stainless steel welding fume ingredients of chromium and nickel are capable of causing occupational asthma, these are known as asthmagens.​

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See website for the specific details.

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