{"id":90,"date":"2021-06-16T18:08:31","date_gmt":"2021-06-16T18:08:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weldsafe.co.uk\/blog\/?p=90"},"modified":"2022-01-25T15:57:49","modified_gmt":"2022-01-25T15:57:49","slug":"hse-fabricated-metal-inspections-are-you-ready","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weldsafe.co.uk\/blog\/hse-fabricated-metal-inspections-are-you-ready\/","title":{"rendered":"HSE Fabricated Metal Inspections \u2013 Are You Ready?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/welding\/\">The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)<\/a> inspection programme is officially underway, running from May to September 2021, targeting fabricated metal businesses across Great Britain, to make sure that they are managing the risks of welding fumes and metalworking fluids through their business activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inspectors will be ensuring that duty holders know the risks, plan their work, and are complying with all the necessary guidance to negate the risk of respiratory diseases and protect their workers\u2019 health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Weldsafe, we have the expertise and the equipment you need to help you meet the necessary controls and protect your staff.&nbsp; However, if you\u2019re unsure about what this inspection programme means, in this blog we will explore the risks from exposure to welding fumes, the steps you can take to combat that risk and how we can help. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Risks?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employers have a legal responsibility under&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/uksi\/2002\/2677\/regulation\/1\/made\">COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) Regulations 2002<\/a>&nbsp;to protect workers from exposure to any substance considered hazardous to health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The law, which states you must protect your workers by controlling the health risks from welding fumes, applies to both specialist welders and workers who do minimal welding, even if it is only a couple of hours per week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Exposure to welding fumes can cause lung cancer, asthma, and many other health conditions so it\u2019s vital that you put all of the necessary controls in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Combat the Risks?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can control the risks to health from welding fumes by welding in a way that produces less fumes, using personal protective equipment (PPE), maintaining control measures and good general ventilation and making sure that you and your workers both understand the risks and how to use controls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ve included some more of our top tips below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Reduce exposure to welding fumes by using processes that generate less fumes, like MIG welding<\/li><li>Use local exhaust ventilation, also known as fume extraction, to remove the fume at the source<\/li><li>Wear an air fed helmet for heavy duty protection from welding fume and dust when welding, gouging and grinding<\/li><li>Make sure your equipment is kept in working order and that any faults are identified and repaired as soon as possible<\/li><li>Make sure your workers are fully trained and are knowledgeable on the safety hazards associated with welding activities, and how to both prevent and control these risks<\/li><li>Consistently review, evaluate, and update control measures<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How We Can Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Weldsafe, we pride ourselves on providing our customers with the highest standards of service and the highest quality products. Which means we have just the product for you, to ensure you correctly manage the risks of welding fumes and are compliant with the HSE safety requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend the following products:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fume extraction:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weldsafe.co.uk\/carryvac-2-fume-extractor-110v-c-20-p-485\">The ESAB Carryvac 2 Portable Smoke Extractor <\/a>is a small lightweight portable extraction unit, designed to extract the fume directly at the source.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weldsafe.co.uk\/esab-origovac-cart-110v-c-20-p-484\">The ESAB Origo\u2122 Vac Carts<\/a> are ideal for any light to medium welding work and provide welders with a safe and efficient welding environment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Air fed unit and helmets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weldsafe.co.uk\/esab-papr-fresh-air-unit-complete-1m-air-hose-c-20-p-4660\">The ESAB PAPR<\/a> (Powered Air Purifying Respirator) system combines with a choice of ESAB welding helmets, to offer heavy duty protection from welding fume and dust when welding, gouging and grinding.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Compatible helmets include<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>For welding only, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weldsafe.co.uk\/welding-helmet-warrior-tech-yellow-9-13-for-air-c-20-p-392\">Warrior Tech for Air<\/a> <ul><li>For welding, grinding and gouging, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weldsafe.co.uk\/welding-helmet-g50-9-13-for-air-c-20-p-402\">G50 Air or Sentinel A50 for Air<\/a> <\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Welding &amp; Grinding Mode <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weldsafe.co.uk\/search?search=savage+air\" title=\"https:\/\/www.weldsafe.co.uk\/search?search=savage+air\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Savage A40 Air<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What\u2019s more, as a Platinum Partner of ESAB, our customers can benefit from privileged access to ESAB products, unrivalled technical support and often faster deliveries of products due to the extensive stock of ESAB products we hold in house. Find out more here <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weldsafe.co.uk\/blog\/who-are-esab-and-why-should-i-buy-esab-products\">Buy Esab Products<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to get started?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> We provide recommendations and advice based on years of knowledge and expertise, which ensures that our customers get the right products for their budget and requirements. As industry experts, we can support you and your business to make sure you are fully prepared for the upcoming HSE inspections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weldsafe.co.uk\/contact\">Contact<\/a> our friendly, knowledgeable staff today to discuss what we can do for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspection programme is officially underway, running from May to September 2021, targeting fabricated metal businesses across Great Britain, to make sure that they are managing the risks of welding fumes and metalworking fluids through their business activities. 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