Learn more about PPE and other measures can be taken to protect those who engage in welding and grinding applications.
Manganese: A Welding Fume that may be a Threat to Construction Workers, Welders
Learn more about Manganese that is found in many welding processes in construction and what you can do to help protect workers from this hazard.
Exploring the Hazards of Welding and Some Helpful PPE Choices You Can Make
Learn more about what PPE and other measures that can be taken to protect those who engage in important welding and grinding applications.
How Productivity Can be Improved When the Right PPE is Employed: Shipbuilding and Welding
This study demonstrated a statistically significant increase in welder productivity (as measured by weld wire applied), as well as positive welder assessments of comfort and improved weld quality, plus an opportunity to reduce the potential for eye injuries when welders used an integrated PPE respiratory PAPR system.
Beryllium Hazard: An Overview on Regulation Requirements Changes
The provisions reduce the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) over an eight-hour period and establish a new 15-minute Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL). Because of these changes to the exposure levels, employers have requirements that they must meet.
Some Tips for Selecting a New Heavy-Duty Welding Helmet
Why change colors? The ability to change colors may help with the ability to see the weld puddle better.
Is an Integrated PPE Solution the Right Fit for Your Welding Needs?
Have you thought about an integrated solution? This option may help when metalworking tasks change, you can remain protected without having to change your gear.
Welding Fume: A Few Important Things to Consider
If you are not wearing a respirator, or have not been properly medically evaluated, trained or fitted and are using respiratory protection, there is still a chance you are breathing in welding fume.
National Women in Apprenticeship Day: Saluting Women Who Weld
3M salutes women in the welding profession and supports Women in Apprenticeship Day, which is part of National Apprenticeship Week.