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Welding fume testing

Managing the health risks of welding fumes in New Zealand 

Welding fumes are a complex mixture of airborne particles and gases generated during welding, thermal cutting and related metalworking activities. These fumes may contain a range of hazardous substances, including manganese, chromium, nickel, lead and ultrafine particulates that can be inhaled deeply into the lungs. Exposure to welding fumes can contribute to serious short- and long-term health effects, such as:

  • Lung diseases including asthma, bronchitis and emphysema
  • Neurological impacts such as symptoms similar to Parkinson’s disease
  • Kidney damage and elevated lead levels in blood
  • Metal fume fever and persistent respiratory irritation
  • Increased cancer risk associated with prolonged exposure.

International and national health authorities classify welding fumes as carcinogenic, which means no level of exposure is considered completely safe. Effective monitoring and well-designed control measures are essential to helping protect workers in welding-intensive industries.

Welding fume testing

Welding fume exposure assessments

Welding fumes are a complex mixture of airborne particles and gases generated during welding, thermal cutting and related metalworking activities. These fumes may contain a range of hazardous substances, including manganese, chromium, nickel, lead and ultrafine particulates that can be inhaled deeply into the lungs. Exposure to welding fumes can contribute to serious short- and long-term health effects, such as:

  • Lung diseases including asthma, bronchitis and emphysema
  • Neurological impacts such as symptoms similar to Parkinson’s disease
  • Kidney damage and elevated lead levels in blood
  • Metal fume fever and persistent respiratory irritation
  • Increased cancer risk associated with prolonged exposure.

International and national health authorities classify welding fumes as carcinogenic, which means no level of exposure is considered completely safe. Effective monitoring and well-designed control measures are essential to helping protect workers in welding-intensive industries.

 
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