Lincoln Electric Welding Fume Control - Manual

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Methods for Controlling the Employee's Route of Exposure
Source Pathway Employee
Substitution:
• Process
• Consumable
• Gas
• Procedure
• Advanced Welding
Technology
Isolation:
• Automate and Ventilate
• Regulated Work Area
Ventilation:
• Source Extraction
• Local Exhaust
Ventilation
• General Shop Extraction
and Ventilation
Personal Protective
Equipment
Medical Surveillance
Housekeeping
Clothing & Hygiene
Air monitoring- initial
assessment to demon-
strate potential fume
exposure level below the
applicable standard. Air monitoring- periodic
assessment of ventilation
controls to demonstrate
continued fume control
below applicable standard. Air monitoring- frequent
personal monitoring to
determine adequacy of
respirator protection factor.
Training- Welding work
practice controls. Training- Welding and
ventilation work practice
controls. Training- PPE training,
operating work practices,
personal hygiene, medical
surveillance, hazard
communication, record-
keeping, etc.
Equipment
maintenance Ventilation equipment
maintenance PPE and respirator
maintenance
MC07-10
Environmental Systems Family
High & Low
Vacuum Solutions