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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Lead is a metal widely used in the industrial sector, though due to its high level of toxicity in the human body, its use has been gradually reduced. In this post we will talk about the use of lead, its effects on the human body and the symptoms of lead poisoning.
The finalists competing for the title 'Best Company in North Holland' anxiously awaited the decisive answer on the evening of Wednesday, May 29. And Plymovent has succeeded in being named the best company in the province for 2024, in the Large Business category, according to the OVNH jury and the public.
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.
Plymovent is excited to announce the release of our latest video, "Protecting Our Heroes: The Importance of a Plymovent Vehicle Exhaust Extraction System for Firefighters." This compelling video that features Fire Chiefs from 4 different fire departments in New York (Bedford Village FD, Village of Pelham FD, Sleepy Hollow FD, and Hastings on Hudson FD). Each Chief shares insights on the critical role that their Plymovent vehicle exhaust extraction system plays in safeguarding the health and well-being of their firefighters.
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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.
The interest in Plymovent Group fully automatic Diesel Exhaust Source Capture systems has been overwhelming, highlighting the growing awareness among firefighters put at risk each day inside their fire stations due to diesel exhaust fumes.
With over 100 product nominations, spanning across 26 categories, Plymovent is happy to announce that the Internal Grabber® has won the Safety Equipment & Personal Gear category! “On behalf of the PTEN Innovation Awards, I would like to congratulate Plymovent on their Internal Grabber®” PTEN Editor, Emily Markham.
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.