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Is current European legislation on welding fume exposure truly ensuring a safe working environment?

16 Dec 2024 Filters

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.”

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Automotive Maintenance and Repair: The dangers of exposure to vehicle exhaust emissions

30 Oct 2024 Health risks

There are many health risks associated with the exposure to vehicle exhaust emissions. Every time a vehicle is operating the engine emits tiny fragments of particulate matter and invisible gasses such as carbon monoxide. Often when maintaining or repairing automobiles a mechanic will be required to operate them indoors. When operating a vehicle indoors the exhaust emissions should be removed to prevent exposure of both employees and customers to these tiny fragments and gasses. As an example, extremely high concentrations of carbon monoxide produced by a vehicle’s engine can reach toxic levels within a matter of minutes inside a closed building.

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Plymovent supports global lung cancer awareness with key sponsorships

29 Oct 2024 General

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.

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Distributor showcases AeroGuard at MachTech Expo 2024

4 Oct 2024 Working safely

Our Bulgarian distributor Kammarton is participating in the MachTech Expo 2024, currently taking place in Sofia, Bulgaria. On the Kammarton booth the highlight is the newly introduced AeroGuard system.

Welding and cutting fume removal

Informational paper on the risks of welding fumes

2 Sep 2024 Health risks

Plymovent is a proud member of the EWA, the European Welding Association. Together with its members they have released this informational paper which addresses the risks of welding fumes.

Sustainability

From Vision to Reality: Plymovent's Roadmap to Net Zero Emissions

26 Jul 2024 Sustainability

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.

Welding and cutting fume removal

Lead poisoning in the workplace

8 Jul 2024 Working safely

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.

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Plymovent Wins the Title 'Best Company in North Holland'!

30 May 2024 Awards

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.

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Plymovent Hosts Inaugural Firefighter Appreciation Day in Canada

24 May 2024 Health risksWorking safely

In recognition of the brave men and women who put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities, Plymovent is proud to announce the celebration of Firefighter Appreciation Day on June 14, 2024 at the Plymovent Inc. Mississauga, Ontario office!

Welding and cutting fume removal

The risks of improper use of filters

6 May 2024 Filters

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.

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