Vodex Issue Open Letter to Trade Highlighting Health Risks from Dust and Fume Exposure in Jewellery Workshops

16 Jun 2025

Vodex Ltd has issued an open letter to the UK jewellery industry, calling attention to the health risks posed by inadequate fume and dust extraction in workshops.

The letter outlines the legal obligations, which require businesses to assess and control exposure to hazardous substances such as soldering fumes, polishing dusts, acid vapours, and chemical solvents commonly found in jewellery-making environments.

Vodex stresses the importance of extraction "at source" over general ventilation, especially in preventing harmful fine particulates from entering the breathing zone of workers. The open letter also explains the hierarchy of control measures and details how Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems can significantly reduce exposure.

The document is intended to raise awareness and encourage jewellery makers to prioritise air quality and implement effective engineering controls that protect health and meet regulatory standards.

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Source: Vodex