Fume extraction and respiratory protective equipment when welding and cutting - Awareness seminars
Following the ‘Time to Clear the Air’ campaign, HSE has joined up with the AWD (Association of Welding Distribution) to run a series of events specifically on fume extraction and respiratory protective equipment when welding and cutting events are suitable for companies that weld metals and companies that supply welding equipment and consumables.
By attending the half-day event you will:
The event aims to improve your understanding of the practical steps you can take to reduce the risk from metal fume. By the end of this seminar should be able to better assess your needs, understand the factors involved in controlling exposure to welding and cutting fume and be able to optimise your spending by specifying the most appropriate gases and fume control systems. Presentations will cover local exhaust ventilation, general mechanical ventilation, optimising your welding consumables and respiratory protective equipment. There’ll be plenty of time to ask questions and get further one-to-one advice.
Event locations and dates:
| Location | Date | Session | Places |
|---|---|---|---|
| TWI, Port Talbot, nr Swansea |
Tuesday 1 November 2011 |
2 sessions Morning 10.00 Afternoon 13.00 |
Morning: Full Afternoon: Available |
| Brooklands Museum Weybridge, Surrey |
Wednesday 2 November 2011 |
1 session Morning 10.00 |
Available |
| BAe Systems Surface Ships, Scotstoun, Glasgow |
Wednesday 9 November 2011 |
1 session Morning 10.00 |
Available |
| TWI, Rotherham |
Thursday 10 November 2011 |
2 sessions Morning 10.00 Afternoon 13.00 |
Morning: Full Afternoon: Full |
Some sessions are full or nearly full so we've now added new sessions at Port Talbot and Rotherham
Bookings for these events have closed.
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