Model solution — welding
Finnish
Description
The website provides model solutions for safety at workplaces in different sectors, including metal working. Several leaflets are provided on welding activities, including on sheet metal welding, removal of objects in welding, ergonomic welding pistols, welding shields, welding masks, personal protective equipment in welding. The leaflets provide general information about the risks associated with welding and the prevention measures, such as wearing welding masks, safety gloves and goggles, as well as ventilation.
Other data
Provider
Provider name (English)
Finnish Institute of Occupational Health — FIOH
Provider name (Original)
Työterveyslaitos
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Heating, Machining, or Welding Metal
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Aerosols
Dusts
Gases
Nanoparticles (airborne liquids/solids including smoke or mist)
Solids
Hazard - health effects
Asthmagens
Carcinogens
Fire and explosion
Heat
Exposure route
Dermal contact
Inhalation
Ocular (through eyes)
Substance Description
Welding fumes
Prevention measures
Level 2. Technical measures, e.g. local exhaust ventilation
Level 2. Reducing / minimising the risk by organisational measures, e.g. reducing the number of workers exposed
Level 3. Reducing / minimising the risk by personal measures (PPE)
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
Guidance
Target group
Employers
Managers
Safety officers
Supervisor
Workers