Its not only a requirement in Europe but also here in the good ol USA.
The fumes from hand soldering can be harmful to a persons health so OSHA
would like to protect them.  Most companys that have a good safety program
would want to have a system for extracting the fumes from their hand solder
operation.  Check out "www.purex.com"

Ken Kirby





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Subject:  [TN] Solder Station Fume Extractors




Ladies and Gentlemen:

We are considering installing Fume Extractors or an exhaust system to
remove
fumes associated with Hand Soldering.

I recently heard that this is a requirement in European assembly
facilities.
Can someone provide conformation to this ? A description of the kind of
equipment required and/or utilized would also be helpful.

Thanks in advance,
Rich......
ABB Automation, Inc.
29801 Euclid Ave.
Wickliffe, Oh. 44092
Voice 440-585-7646
FAX 440-585-8860
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