Proposed changes to hard wood dust exposure limits from 5 mg/m3 TWA 8-hr to 3 mg/m3 TWA 8-hr. In 2017, Council's Permanent Representatives Committee (COREPER) approved a provisional agreement reached with the European Parliament on the directive protecting workers...
Welding fume is the most hazardous substance given off from the welding process. The fume is made up of a mixture of gases and fine particles – metal oxides. TIG (tungsten inert gas) welding produces the least fume but can produce significant concentrations of Ozone...
When working in the construction and building industries, there are of course going to be many different hazards you need to prepare for. Prevention, after all, is always better than the cure. However, did you know that you are at risk of hazardous dust when working...