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Safety - Page 51
- From The Fabricator
The 3 challenges of managing welding fumes
- By Jeremiah Wann
- Nov 29, 2016
- Article
Welding fumes should be a real concern for fabricating shop owners. By understanding what types of materials they are dealing with, the explosive nature of metal dust, and the proper ventilation system needed to control the fumes, shop owners can keep their employees safe and focused on the job.
- From The Fabricator
Aligning with OSHA
- By Dave Knoll
- Nov 28, 2016
- Article
Safety improvement for Anderson Dahlen was not an overnight event. It took a couple of shocking incidents and the willingness to work with, not against, the state’s safety regulatory agency before a significant change in the company’s safety culture took place.
- From The Fabricator
Board of Laser Safety launches website
- Nov 18, 2016
- News Release
The Board of Laser Safety (BLS), Orlando, Fla., a nonprofit organization affiliated with the Laser Institute of America (LIA), has launched a new website at www.lasersafety.org. The website provides a platform for laser safety officers to stay up-to-date with laser safety and certification news....
- From The Fabricator
3M Personal Safety Division launches safety blog
- Nov 2, 2016
- News Release
The 3M™ Personal Safety Division, St. Paul, Minn., has launched Safety Now & Next, a new blog that serves as a resource for worker health and safety news, tips, and questions. The blog provides information on many PPE topics, such as active safety, fall protection, head and face protection,...
- From The Fabricator
Gel knee pads designed for static and mobile kneeling applications
- Nov 2, 2016
- Product Release
Ergodyne has released the new ProFlex® gel knee pads. They are available in short, long, extra-long, and round styles. The updated pads offers two different gel technologies that are suitable for either static or mobile kneeling applications. Lightweight gel technology and EVA foam in the 347,...
- From The Fabricator
Recordable workplace injuries dropped in 2015, says Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Oct 28, 2016
- News Release
Occupational injury and illness data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed a significant drop in the rate of recordable workplace injuries and illnesses in 2015, continuing a pattern of decline that, apart from 2012, has occurred annually for the last 13 years. Private industry...
- From The Fabricator
Safety and ergonomics strategy at Heatcraft: Do it safely, or not at all
- By Tim Heston
- Oct 28, 2016
- Article
Heatcraft Worldwide Refrigeration, a division of Lennox International, has a culture in which safety is baked into the organization’s technology, processes, and mindset. If a project can’t be done safely, it isn’t worth doing at all.
- From The Fabricator
OSHA releases updated recommended practices to improve workplace safety
- Oct 19, 2016
- News Release
OSHA has released a set of recommended practices for safety and health programs to help employers establish a methodical approach to improving safety and health in their workplaces. The recommendations update OSHA’s 1989 guidelines to reflect changes in the economy, workplaces, and evolving...
- From The Fabricator
Single-hose breathable air system works with compressed air supply
- Oct 13, 2016
- Product Release
The Quality Air Breathing System model 50 SL, manufactured by Martech Services Co., works with the existing compressed air supply to provide grade D breathable air for a NIOSH-approved respirator. With the provided 54-in. tool air hose, it can supply air for a spray gun. The system is available...
- From The Fabricator
The big implications tied to new manganese recommendations
The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists recently recommended a tenfold decrease in exposure limits for manganese, which are present in welding fumes. This is big news because OSHA typically uses these recommendations as the basis for future regulation updates. Big changes could be coming for metal fabricators
- From The Fabricator
ASHRAE releases new performance standard for dust collectors
- Oct 10, 2016
- News Release
Metal fabricators now have a consensus standard to use in evaluating dust collection systems. Dust collection is critical in facilities that generate hazardous substances during welding, laser and plasma cutting, and thermal spray applications. ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 199-2016 is a voluntary test...
- From The Fabricator
Hammering out the return on investment in safety
- By John Peabody
- Oct 7, 2016
- Article
The first step in making the case for a return on investment on safety equipment and training is understanding the real costs associated with accidents and illnesses that occur as a result of the workplace environment.
- From The Welder
Autodarkening helmet features blue-optical coating technology for clarity
- Oct 6, 2016
- Product Release
Weldcote Metals offers the UltraviewPlus autodarkening helmet. High-definition true-color filter optics allow the user to see the full spectrum of colors. Blue-optical coating technology provides optical clarity in a 12.93-sq.-in. viewing area. The helmet uses standard 4-1/2- by 5-1/4-in. cover...
- From The Fabricator
Grinding visor offers large viewing area
- Oct 3, 2016
- Product Release
ArcOne’s new AirShield® full-coverage grinding visor features high durability, a large viewing area, sturdy headgear, and quick visor installation and removal.
The visor can be used with the company’s Vision® and Carrera™ welding helmets, with optional adapters.
- From The Fabricator
Secondary locking mechanism increases toggle clamp safety
- Oct 3, 2016
- Product Release
DESTACO® has added Toggle-Lock Plus® technology to its 5000 series manual toggle clamps to help provide increased safety for heavy-duty applications. This secondary locking mechanism is suitable for applications with high safety requirements, such as grinding, welding, assembly, machining, and...
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