Fume and Workplace Safety · 0:28
Do I legally need fume extraction when I'm welding?
Lee — The Fume Extraction Guy Projects Director Yes, in most workplaces you do. Under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations, employers have a legal duty to protect workers from hazardous welding fumes. In most cases, this means using suitable fume extraction, such as local exhaust ventilation (LEV), alongside other control measures where necessary. Even if you're welding outdoors, you should still assess the risks and use appropriate controls if workers are exposed.
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" The straightforward answer is yes, you do. Under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations, the HSE expects you to control welding fumes so that workers are not exposed to anything that could potentially damage their health.
