Overview
Applications such as soldering, welding and laser etching create occupational fumes and smoke that can have a devastating impact on worker health. Long-term exposure to these toxins can lead to serious chronic health problems and exacerbate existing conditions.
Failure to mitigate the danger of fumes may dramatically shorten the career and lives of workers. Government organizations such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have regulations in place to protect employees from the devastating impact of toxic chemicals in the workplace. Yet despite these rules, many businesses still expose their workers to unhealthy levels of hazardous fumes and smoke.