Safety is a critical consideration for any welding project. Arc welding is a safe occupation when proper precautions are taken, but if safety measures are ignored, welders face an array of hazards ...

While workers performing electric arc welding are subject to hazards related to the inhalation of toxic fumes, eye hazards, burns or fires, the most potentially perilous hazard they face is electrical ...

But the industrial workplace can be made safer. That is the main goal of Welding Health and Safety: A Field Guide For OEHS Professionals, published by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA ...

ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- According to the U.S. Fire Administration's National Fire Incident Reporting System and the National Fire Protection Association's annual Fire Experience Survey, local ...

There have been numerous advances in technology that make welding a much safer option than 20 years ago, but there are still several safety hazards to look out for to ensure you don’t hurt yourself ...

Tom, a welder for 20 years, has encountered many workplace health issues throughout his career. “I know a lot of welders who have suffered from emphysema from inhaling fumes,” he says. “There used to ...

Safety is a critical consideration for any welding project. Arc welding is a safe occupation when proper precautions are taken, but if safety measures are ignored, welders face an array of hazards ...

The welding arc creates extreme temperatures and may pose a significant fire and explosion hazard if safe practices are not followed. Safety is a critical consideration for any welding project. Arc ...