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Inspection Details

Inspection date and time recorded

Welding lab / booth identifier documented

Inspector identified as competent person

Inspection performed before welding operations began critical (required)

Confirm the inspection was completed before students or staff started welding, cutting, or grinding activities.

Yes No N/A

Ventilation System Readiness

Local exhaust ventilation is powered on and operating critical (required)

Verify the exhaust fan, blower, or connected ventilation unit is running normally with no unusual noise, vibration, or shutdown alarms.

Yes No N/A

Airflow indicator or gauge shows normal operating range critical (required)

Confirm any installed airflow indicator, magnehelic gauge, manometer, or status light indicates acceptable operation.

Yes No N/A

Hood, capture arm, or extraction inlet positioned to capture welding fumes at source critical (required)

Check that the capture point is placed close enough to the weld zone to intercept fumes without obstructing the work area.

Yes No N/A

Flexible ducting, hoses, and joints are intact with no visible damage or leaks critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Exhaust discharge is unobstructed and routed away from occupied areas critical (required)

Verify the exhaust outlet is not blocked and does not recirculate fumes into classrooms, corridors, or adjacent workspaces.

Yes No N/A

Capture Performance and Work Area Conditions

Visible welding fumes are captured at the source during a test weld or simulated operation critical (required)

Observe whether the system effectively captures fumes generated at the welding point rather than allowing plume migration into the breathing zone.

Yes No N/A

Breathing zone of the operator remains outside the visible fume plume critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Welding booth opening and curtains do not interfere with airflow capture

Confirm booth barriers, curtains, or partitions are arranged so they do not block the exhaust path or create dead-air zones.

Yes No N/A

No competing air currents observed that disrupt fume capture

Check for fans, open doors, HVAC supply jets, or other drafts that push fumes away from the capture hood.

Yes No N/A

Welding process and material type documented

Record the welding process used and any material or filler metal that may affect fume generation.

Filter, Collector, and Maintenance Condition

Filter or cartridge condition acceptable with no visible saturation or damage critical (required)

Inspect disposable or reusable filters for loading, tears, bypass leakage, or other signs of reduced performance.

Yes No N/A

Dust or fume collector is closed, secured, and free of leaks critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Maintenance label or service record shows current inspection status

Verify the unit has a current service date, preventive maintenance record, or inspection tag.

Yes No N/A

Pressure drop or differential pressure reading within acceptable range

Enter the measured pressure drop if the system is equipped with a gauge. If no gauge is installed, document N/A in comments.

Deficiencies, Corrective Actions, and Sign-Off

Any deficiency or non-conformance documented

Note (optional)

Corrective action assigned and due date recorded critical (required)

Document the action owner, required repair or adjustment, and target completion date for any failed item.

Area restricted from welding use if critical ventilation deficiency exists critical (required)

Confirm the booth or lab is taken out of service when ventilation performance is not adequate for safe welding operations.

Yes No N/A

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Run: Welding Booth Ventilation and Fume Extraction Inspection Log

Inspection Details

Ventilation System Readiness

Capture Performance and Work Area Conditions

Filter, Collector, and Maintenance Condition

Deficiencies, Corrective Actions, and Sign-Off

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