Soldering

Health Risks of Soldering

Workers are exposed to a number of different airborne contaminants throughout the soldering process. When the solder
wire is heated, fumes and smoke are produced
that contain various toxic chemicals. Exposure to these dangerous byproducts can lead to a number of different
health problems such as asthma and irritation of the upper respiratory tract. The resulting health conditions vary
according to the type of metals and fluxes being used.

Hand soldering is of particular concern because of the close proximity of the worker’s head to the fume source,
directly exposing nasal passages, throat and lungs. Local ventilation systems such as solder fume smoke extractors
are an effective way to capture harmful solder fumes and protect worker health.

Indoor Air Quality Solutions for Soldering

Local ventilation systems such as solder fume smoke extractors are an effective way to capture harmful solder fumes and protect worker health.