{"id":76402,"date":"2024-05-17T10:51:51","date_gmt":"2024-05-17T10:51:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thermacut.com\/how-to-eliminate-air-pollution-during-the-cutting-process\/"},"modified":"2024-05-17T10:51:51","modified_gmt":"2024-05-17T10:51:51","slug":"how-to-eliminate-air-pollution-during-the-cutting-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thermacut.com\/pt-br\/how-to-eliminate-air-pollution-during-the-cutting-process\/","title":{"rendered":"HOW TO ELIMINATE AIR POLLUTION DURING THE CUTTING PROCESS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Cutting with any known thermal technologies such as plasma, laser, or oxy-fuel, can produce toxic fumes and gases that pollute the air we breathe. Fabrication shops tend to have both dry contaminants, from cutting, grinding and welding such as airborne dust, smoke and fumes, and some sticky contaminants, from oil mist and other lubrication needs<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There are conductive materials that can be cut using above mentioned arc processes where a considered approach is required. A number of materials and coatings contain elements that are classed as \u201cHeavy Metals<\/strong>\u201d and other toxic constituents, examples of these are: zinc (galvanized steel), lead, cadmium, chromium, beryllium etc. Such materials should not be cut without a comprehensive safety review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Health Risks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is not surprising that long-term exposure to all of these toxic air contaminants<\/strong> make no good to our health. Some elements in polluted air have been proven to be cancer-causing. Except of this, other health issues can appear, for example a reduction of cognitive function, lower work productivity, weakening of the immune system etc. Operators and co-workers in close proximity are at risk, where possible the work should be done in a controlled environment<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faced with these scientific facts and the legal regulations in force in different countries, many companies cannot underestimate the risks and are forced to continuously consider how to improve their working environment<\/strong> to prevent health risks. This process involves monitoring work processes, safety mechanisms and employee exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be Aware of and Follow All Safety Regulations in Your Country<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Safety is the number one priority in metal cutting. There are many safety regulations regarding the prevention of health risks, which may differ from country to country. For many fabricators, especially small to medium sized companies, it can be difficult to keep up with all the changing regulations, so it is very common and recommended to cooperate with external experts and professionals in this area of legislation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are several regulations that set the basic requirements for working safely with metals in the European Union. These regulations are mandatory for all EU members, although each EU country can adopt even stricter rules.  Here are some of them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n