The Dutch Labour Inspectorate has started strict inspections on welding fumes
Even if you're based elsewhere, it might be a good moment to check if your fume control measures still hold up – and Plymovent is ready to help.
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Plymovent’s latest showpieces combine half a century of craftsmanship with revolutionary welding fume extraction technology. Together, they set the standard for the next generation of fume extractors. Visitors to Schweissen & Schneiden, the world’s leading trade fair for joining, cutting, and surfacing, got the very first look.
With a top 15% global ranking and a top 4% score within our industry, Plymovent proves that sustainability is part of our DNA.
Plymovent doesn't think so! - “Complying with welding fume regulations doesn’t guarantee a safe working environment,” says Michel Ligthart, Product and International Sales Manager at Plymovent. He identifies three trends to raise awareness about the dangers of welding fumes among welders. “The current legislation is far from perfect.”
This November, Plymovent, a global leader in workplace clean air solutions, is proud to support Lung Cancer Awareness Month by sponsoring the American Lung Association (USA), the European Lung Foundation (ELF), and the Thoracic Society of Thailand. This initiative highlights Plymovent’s commitment to lung health through awareness, prevention, and education.
For several years, we have been striving to become a more sustainable organization. Our goal? To be Net Zero by 2025. And we are well on our way! Together with all our colleagues worldwide, we contribute to this effort.
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According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), welding fumes are confirmed as being carcinogenic. To prevent your personnel from exposure to risks to their health, it's important to install an air purification system that delivers high quality. That quality depends on the filter, or the 'lungs' of the system. What risks do you run if you use an incorrect (replacement) filter? Michel Ligthart, Product and International Sales Manager at Plymovent, answers some of the most common questions.
Plymovent – a Dutch company that has been developing complete solutions for welding fume extraction for more than 50 years. One of the most important components of a welding fume extraction system is the filter cartridge, or the ‘lungs’, of the system. What is it that makes Plymovent filters unique? And what certainty can you expect from them? Michel Ligthart, product and international sales manager, tells us what we need to know.
We are dedicated to take part in the Lung Cancer Awareness Month this November. Lung cancer is one of the most common and deadliest cancers worldwide. So we think it is important to raise awareness about lung cancer, its risks, prevention, early detection, and treatment.
Lung cancer is one of the most common and deadliest cancers globally. Lung Cancer Awareness Month is observed to raise awareness about lung cancer, its risks, prevention, early detection, and treatment every November. During this month, various organizations, healthcare professionals, and individuals come together to promote awareness and education about lung cancer.
Plymovent, supplier of solutions for clean air at work, supports this initiative by sharing information about lung cancer.
Oil mist is a fine spray of oil droplets that are suspended in the air. It can pose both health risks to workers and damage to equipment and surfaces. In this article, we will explore the sources of oil mist, its effects, and methods for controlling and preventing its spread.