[Lorraine Chandler]

Yes! All of the time. I have sensitive skin, sinuses, eyes and lungs. I have excellent ventilation. I always wear a full or half mask so that I don't have any issues.

After I found out what fumes are produced when melting glass
I wouldn't torch without a P100 filter...ever.

Adequate ventilation is just that adequate.

It is far from excellent and studies have shown the fumes are not all captured and exhausted even with an excellent ventilation system like mine so I will take NO chances with my health.

Lampworking is not regulated at this time so people can do as they please but so many lampworkers have become ill with lung issues, cancers and some have died. Proof it was caused or exacerbated by torch fumes? No, but no proof that it wasn't either.

I would rather play it safe.