Using lasers to cut metals and other materials can generate very fine respirable particles, smoke, fume and VOCs that need controlling under COSHH regulations. Filtermist offers a wide range of dust and fume extraction for UK manufacturers that use laser cutting.
Laser cutting creates very fine dust and fume particles which differ depending on the material being cut. COSHH Regulations require exposure to dust and fume particles generated in laser cutting applications to be effectively controlled to protect the health of workers. The HSE website includes a dedicated page on metal cutting processes which produce fume similar to welding fume. This explains how the different processes work and what employers should do to ensure compliance with COSHH Regulations.
Dust extraction for laser cutting must be able to effectively cope with submicron dust and fume particles. AD extraction units from Absolent are designed to filter dust and fume generated in a range of ‘hot metal’ applications including laser cutting, plasma cutting and welding. They ensure the air in metal fabrication facilities is clean and safe to breathe.
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