Chromium VI can form in machines with combustion engines and exhaust aftertreatment systems – and poses a health risk. Manufacturers should review materials and engines and ensure protective measures are in place.
Workpiece surfaces of different materials can be gently cleaned or decoated using laser radiation. Hand-held devices are increasingly being used, for the safe use of which special occupational safety measures must be taken.
In the new edition, the Working Group on Dedusting Technology provides important regulations on air pollution control at welding workplaces. The guide provides orientation, assistance for manufacturers and operators as well as answers to basic questions.
Sick leave is also on the rise in the mechanical and plant engineering sector. The event took a closer look at the current development and discussed the possibilities of preventive measures.