Welding Fume Exposure Monitoring
Assessment of welding fume and particulate exposure against Workplace Exposure Standards
Welding Fume & Particulate Monitoring
Scaada NZ provides monitoring in workplaces of exposure to welding fume and particulate to assess exposure levels and ensure compliance with Workplace Exposure Standards. Welding fume is a Group 1 carcinogen (IARC), making exposure assessment an important obligation for any business where welding operations occur.
Our monitoring captures personal exposure during welding tasks and evaluates results against applicable WES limits, providing clear and actionable recommendations for exposure reduction.
What We Assess
- Personal air sampling for welding fume (total particulate and metal fume)
- Manganese and hexavalent chromium (Cr VI) assessment where applicable
- Evaluation against WorkSafe NZ Workplace Exposure Standards
- Ventilation effectiveness assessment
- Control recommendations — LEV, substitution, enclosure, RPE selection
Relevant Materials
Welding fume composition varies by base metal and consumable. We assess exposure for mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium welding processes, with specific attention to the components of highest toxicological concern including manganese, nickel, and chromium compounds.
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