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COSHH Essentials for welding, hot work and allied processes WL3 Welding fume control - control approach 1: general ventilation, control approach 2: LEV and RPE
Publication Year
2019
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Covers good control practice for welding fume. Discusses hazards, procedures and equipment and commissioning, maintenance, examination and testing of LEV systems.
Document History
Supersedes WL3 'Fixed extraction: welding booth or downdraught bench' (HSE, 2006). Published November 2019.
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Health and Safety Executive
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