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Welding and it's dangers (9)
  1. Best Practices For Welding In Confined Spaces

    Best Practices For Welding In Confined Spaces

    Hats off to anyone welding in confined spaces! You guys deserve a pat on the back. Welding fumes alone are dangerous enough, but then the additional dangers that come with confined spaces....this is r... Read more
  2. Are workshop welding processes making you sick?

    Are workshop welding processes making you sick?

    Welding safety isn't just about having good ventilation and wearing the right RPE. It should be thought of as a workshop wide plan to minimise respiratory hazards and keep everyone safe. One thin... Read more
  3. Choosing respiratory gear - a quick guide

    Choosing respiratory gear - a quick guide

    Welding safety isn't just about having good ventilation and wearing the right RPE. It should be thought of as a workshop wide plan to minimise respiratory hazards and keep everyone safe. One thin... Read more
  4. What you need to know about air quality H&S regulations

    What you need to know about air quality H&S regulations

    Knock knock...it's Worksafe waiting to inspect your workshop for air quality - are you ready?Worksafe are cracking down on workplace health and safety when it comes to proper ventilation and resp... Read more
  5. Welding fumes - how much exposure causes cancer?

    Welding fumes - how much exposure causes cancer?

    Welding fumes commonly contain Nickel and Chromium, both of which are linked to cancer. In fact, ALL welding fume is internationally classified as carcinogenic to humans. So what are the risks? How do... Read more
  6. Welding - How to comply with WORKSAFE as a PCBU

    Welding - How to comply with WORKSAFE as a PCBU

    Worried about what WorkSafe might say about your welding workshop? Worry no more! We've created this blog to make it easy to know what you need to do to comply with WorkSafe regulations...  You... Read more
  7. What is an organic vapour?

    What is an organic vapour?

    Lots of safety respirator filters state they protect against 'organic vapours' but that doesn't help decision making if you're not sure what an organic vapour is! So here's a ... Read more
  8. Welder's most frequently asked questions about respiratory protection

    Welder's most frequently asked questions about respiratory protection

    Clean air and respiratory protection is a hot topic amongst welders and metal fabricators as more information comes to light about just how dangerous welding and other fumes can be. Here's 10 of ... Read more
  9. The danger of welding fumes - cancer & other effects

    The danger of welding fumes - cancer & other effects

    WARNING!!! Welding fumes may pose risks for lung cancer and nervous system damage. What??? And you could end up with a Parkinson's-like disease with extreme exposure? Help!!! Let's learn a b... Read more
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