WELDING FUME EXTRACTION SYSTEM CHECKLIST

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--- SYSTEM OVERVIEW & LOCATION ---
[ ] System Location (Primary Welding Area)
[ ] System Identification Number/Tag
[ ] Manufacturer
[ ] Model Number
[ ] Date of Last Major Service
[ ] Date of System Installation
[ ] Current System Operational Status (0=Offline, 1=Online)
[ ] Brief Description of System Configuration & Purpose

--- LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION (LEV) HOODS & CAPTURE ---
[ ] Hood Location(s) Inspected
[ ] Hood Condition - General (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor, N/A)
[ ] Estimated Distance from Hood to Welding Process (inches)
[ ] Hood Material Condition (No Damage, Minor Damage, Significant Damage, Corrosion Present)
[ ] Hood Obstructions? (None, Welding Curtains, Equipment, Debris, Other (specify in LONG_TEXT))
[ ] If 'Other' selected above, please specify
[ ] Airflow Appearance - Adequate Capture? (Yes, No, Uncertain)
[ ] Describe any observed capture deficiencies (if 'No' or 'Uncertain' selected above)

--- DUCTWORK & CONNECTIONS ---
[ ] Ductwork Segment Identification - Start Point
[ ] Ductwork Segment Identification - End Point
[ ] Visual Inspection - Ductwork Condition (Excellent - No visible damage, Good - Minor surface corrosion, Fair - Moderate corrosion/damage, Poor - Significant damage/leakage)
[ ] Ductwork Temperature (Celsius)
[ ] Connection Type (e.g., Flanged, Clamped) (Flanged, Clamped, Welded, Other)
[ ] Connection Leakage Assessment (No Leakage, Minor Leakage, Moderate Leakage, Significant Leakage)
[ ] Detailed Observations / Notes regarding Ductwork and Connections
[ ] Photographic Evidence of Ductwork/Connections (if necessary)

--- FILTER SYSTEM ---
[ ] Initial Filter Pressure Drop (in H2O)
[ ] Current Filter Pressure Drop (in H2O)
[ ] Filter Media Type (HEPA, Pleated, Cartridge, Other (Specify))
[ ] Comments on Filter Condition (Appearance, Damage, etc.)
[ ] Last Filter Replacement Date
[ ] Estimated Remaining Filter Life (in hours/days)
[ ] Filter Inspection Findings (Clean, Slightly Soiled, Moderately Soiled, Heavily Soiled, Damage Present, No Visible Issues)
[ ] Filter System Photos (Optional)

--- FAN & MOTOR ---
[ ] Fan RPM (Revolutions Per Minute)
[ ] Motor Amperage (Current Draw)
[ ] Fan Static Pressure (in H2O)
[ ] Motor Lubrication Status (Lubricated as per schedule, Lubrication needed, Not Applicable - Sealed Motor)
[ ] Motor Sound Level (Normal, Slightly elevated, Excessive - Investigate)
[ ] Notes on Motor and Fan Condition
[ ] Last Lubrication Date (if applicable)

--- EXHAUST DISCHARGE & AIRFLOW ---
[ ] Exact Location of Exhaust Discharge Point
[ ] Airflow Velocity (m/s or ft/min) at Discharge
[ ] Static Pressure at Fan Inlet (Pa or in.wg)
[ ] Discharge Location Complies with Regulations? (Yes, No, N/A - Local Regulation Not Applicable)
[ ] Observations regarding potential re-entrainment or nearby sensitive areas
[ ] Is exhaust directed away from building intakes? (Yes, No, N/A - No Building Intakes Nearby)
[ ] Differential Pressure Across Filter (Pa or in.wg)

--- SYSTEM MONITORING & ALARMS ---
[ ] Airflow Reading (CFM/m³/min)
[ ] Static Pressure Reading (in. w.g / Pa)
[ ] Alarm Status - Filter Pressure (Normal, Warning, Alarm)
[ ] Alarm Status - Airflow (Normal, Warning, Alarm)
[ ] Last Alarm Reset Date
[ ] Alarm History - Summary of Recent Events (last 30 days)
[ ] Current System Operating Mode (Automatic, Manual, Standby)
[ ] Time of Last System Interruption

--- MAINTENANCE RECORDS & DOCUMENTATION ---
[ ] Last Filter Replacement Date
[ ] Filter Replacement Pressure Drop (inches of water)
[ ] Description of any maintenance performed since last inspection
[ ] Date of Last System Performance Test
[ ] Airflow Measurement (CFM) at Exhaust
[ ] Filter Type (HEPA, Pleated, Baghouse, Other)
[ ] Upload any relevant maintenance reports
[ ] Notes/Comments on maintenance performed and system condition
[ ] System Operational Training for Personnel Complete? (Yes, No, N/A)

--- SAFETY & EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ---
[ ] Date of Last Emergency Drill Related to Fume Extraction Failure
[ ] Describe the procedure to follow if the fume extraction system fails during welding operations.
[ ] Is there a documented procedure for isolating welding operations during system maintenance? (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] Which personnel are trained on emergency shutdown procedures? (Welding Technicians, Facility Management Staff, Safety Officer, Maintenance Personnel, Other (Specify in Long Text))
[ ] Date of last review of emergency procedures.
[ ] Describe the communication protocol used to notify personnel of a system failure.
[ ] Are emergency contact numbers readily available near welding stations? (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] Estimated time required to restore system after failure (typically).

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