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There are 121 articles related to safety.
When considering activities that can affect your company’s bottom line, don’t overlook the positive difference tracking injuries can make. Recording and analyzing injury data can help you identify and correct problem areas, properly plan for production alterations should an injury occur, and reduce ...
By: Kelly Langdon, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 11/10/09
As you steer your company through the recession, remember that at the end of the day, it really is all about the people. Making safety a priority, especially in tough times, can boost employee morale and increase productivity. A behavioral approach to safety that stresses positive reinforcement can ...
By: Kelly Langdon, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 7/14/09
A shop owner should want the best ventilating technology for its thermal cutting operations. It keeps employees safe and protects the company from potential liability situations. With that in mind, the feature poses five questions that every shop should ask itself about its ventilating efforts as i...
By: Pat Gilmour - The FABRICATOR®, 6/29/09
A welding program in northeastern Arizona, looking to improve the air quality in its welding lab, replaced its fume extraction equipment.
www.thefabricator.com, 3/14/09
Safety light screens, safety interlock switches, and two-hand controls are three types of safeguarding devices that can be used as part of a comprehensive safety system for robotic welding setups in your shop.
By: Mike Carlson - www.thefabricator.com, 2/10/09
A little more than a year after implementing stricter hexavalent chromium standards to the metalworking industry, OSHA has gone a step further and released respirator fit testing guidelines to complement the existing standard.
By: Shannon DeCamp - www.thefabricator.com, 10/28/08
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in the U.S. nearly 100 workers are killed and another 20,000 are seriously injured annually in forklift-related incidents. Knowing how they occur and studying the events that lead up to them can go a long way in preventing typical accidents.
www.thefabricator.com, 10/14/08
Safety should be a business priority beginning with the employee hiring process. Once you have hired the right people, you can ensure the success of your safety program by building relationships, giving employees’ safety concerns the attention they deserve, and resolving issues in a timely manner.
By: Kelly Langdon, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 8/12/08
Welding and cutting, which accounts for 1 percent of structure fires and 4 percent of nonhousehold property damage, is the most dangerous type of hot work, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Companies that weld and cut should take specific steps to increase safety and mini...
By: Michael Bishop, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 7/15/08
The metal fabricating industry is among the employment sectors with the highest rates of amputations from on-the-job accidents. Many are caused by improperly safeguarded machinery, hand tools, forklifts, and other equipment. Preventing workplace amputations requires adhering to strict safety gui...
By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager - www.thefabricator.com, 5/13/08
Welding injuries, from minor welding flash burns to serious third-degree burns, can be painful and, in extreme cases, can cause disfigurement and lead to career-ending disabilities. Wearing the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is an easy way welders can help protect themselves against thes...
By: Tom Kijewski - www.thefabricator.com, 5/13/08
Can workplace accidents be predicted and prevented? Aeroglide safety professional Kelly Langdon believes it’s not only possible, but that doing so is critical for a company’s success. In this article, Langdon explains the three-step process he uses to ensure his company’s employees’ well-being.
By: Kelly Langdon, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 4/15/08
An automotive stamping plant located in Plymouth, Mich., recently integrated more welding cells. In an effort to continue with its aggressive stance on employee health, the company integrated RoboVent™ air filtration systems from Great Lakes Air Systems.
www.thefabricator.com, 3/11/08
Welders looking for welding helmets have a lot of options to choose from. With everything that is available, it is important for welders to be informed of the protection levels of each helmet as well as the features each provide in order to find the right helmet for the job.
www.thefabricator.com, 1/15/08
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) recently made changes to its Respiratory Protection Standard. By answering 6 FAQs regarding respirators, you will be better equipped to implement or update an existing respiratory program.
By: Shannon DeCamp - www.thefabricator.com, 11/6/07
Autodarkening helmets do more than just protect welders from infrared and ultraviolet light the second the arc is struck. By allowing users to keep the helmet down over the face, the helmets help to prevent unnecessary neck strain, which can lead to long-term repetitive stress injury.
By: Tom Sommers - www.thefabricator.com, 9/11/07
In the wake of the implementation of OSHA’s hexavalent chromium standard, read three fab shops’ efforts to provide safe breathing conditions for its welders.
By: Amanda Carlson, Associate Editor - www.thefabricator.com, 9/11/07
Welders who ignore healthy work practices today are putting their long-term health in jeopardy. Being aware of some of the less obvious health hazards can help to ensure healthy living later in life.
By: Michael Ladd - www.thefabricator.com, 7/10/07
Many times industrial safety programs focus solely on safe equipment operation and other obvious hazards while ignoring simpler concerns. Addressing these concerns can make an important difference in worker safety, morale, and productivity. This article provides examples of common concerns and ho...
By: Kelly Langdon, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 6/26/07
Appropriate warning signage is a critical component of industrial safety—often the last reminder regarding some aspect of safe machine operation. Labels have come a long way since "Keep Off" and "Keep Out." Various standards are having an impact on new labeling, making these messages more effect...
By: Russ Butchko, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 5/22/07
A manufacturer of hospital and nursing home furniture upgraded its air filtration systems in its London, Ont., Canada, manufacturing plant.
www.thefabricator.com, 5/8/07
Compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] standards requires certain industries, including steel fabrication, to meet specific respiratory protection requirements. This Q and A article identifies affected industries and applications and...
By: The 3M Occupational Health and Environmental Safety Division - www.thefabricator.com, 5/8/07
Interlocks serve as safety devices on industrial equipment and many consumer products. This article explains some applications, describes different types of interlocks, and provides recommendations for resources that can help you determine the requirements for interlocks, along with their advant...
By: Gary M. Hutter, P.E. C.S.P., Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 3/13/07
Assessing the work environment, creating programs, and training staff to abide by those programs are the keys to maintaining a safe work environment and avoiding steep fines, worker injury, or death.
By: Shannon DeCamp - www.thefabricator.com, 3/13/07
Autodarkening technology has established a firm place in the welding industry not only as a piece of equipment that provides excellent protection, but also as a means to improve welding performance.
By: Derek Baker - The FABRICATOR®, 1/9/07
Now that OSHA's new ruling on hexavalent chromium is official, fabricators and manufacturers across the country are examining their plants, monitoring their air, and making adjustments to reduce their permissible exposure limits (PELs) to the fumes produced specifically by stainless steel welding.
By: Stephanie Vaughan, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 11/7/06
The "Welding Wire" e-newsletter asked subscribers their opinions about who is responsible for ensuring welder health and safety. This article describes the hazards inherent in welding and contains insight from a welding instructor, a business owner, and individuals with personal knowledge of uns...
By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager - www.thefabricator.com, 10/10/06
The subject of oxyfuel safety is vast and would take volumes to cover completely. In fact, most large companies involved in oxyfuel cutting and welding publish their own procedural guidelines for employees to follow.
By: John Uccellini, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 10/3/06
By addressing six common hazards, companies that perform pipe and tube welding can provide a safe and healthy work environment for their employees.
By: Terry Byrd - www.thefabricator.com, 9/13/06
Lack of safe operating procedures and safety rule enforcement, as well as insufficient or inadequate training, lead to tens of thousands of injuries each year. Safe forklift practices through proper use, adequate maintenance, sufficient clearing for travel, and correct load stability are the best wa...
By: Shannon DeCamp - The FABRICATOR®, 8/8/06
Lock-out/tag-out procedures are critical when you're dealing with equipment or machines powered by electricity, steam, hydraulics, gas, compressed air, or a combination of sources.
By: Shari Falkenburg - www.thefabricator.com, 7/11/06
Although the upfront costs of installing machine safeguards can be expensive, it is far more expensive to put your company at risk for employee injury and the resulting medical expenses, lost production, fines, and lawsuits.
By: Ashley Hildreth - The FABRICATOR®, 6/13/06
Accidents and injuries can occur in all workplaces. Having a well-thought-out emergency response plan and properly organized and trained team can help minimize trauma and damage. This article discusses one company's emergency response program and gives an example of its effectiveness.
By: Kelly Langdon, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 5/9/06
Changes are necessary to make sure your welding operation is compliant with OSHA's new permissible exposure limit for hexavalent chromium.
By: Shannon DeCamp - www.thefabricator.com, 5/9/06
Hand-arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS), vibration white-finger, and carpal tunnel syndrome are all side effects of vibration overexposure, which can occur through using grinders often. Find out how to prevent these effects and reduce your overexposure to vibrations from using grinders and other power to...
By: Mitch Burdick - www.thefabricator.com, 5/9/06
Optoelectronic sensing devices safeguard machine access and prevent injuries related to hazardous machine motion. The ultimate goals are to prevent access to the hazard, eliminate the hazard before access is attained, and prevent the unintended operation of a machine.
By: Israel E. Alguindigue, Ph.D. - www.thefabricator.com, 2/7/06
Companies should develop a written fall protection plan and maintain it on the job site. The plan must describe how your company will protect workers on a given work site when employees are working 10 feet or more above the ground, other work surfaces, or water.
www.thefabricator.com, 1/10/06
Work-related ergonomic injuries can exact a high price from employers and employees in both factory and office environments. Even a few incidents can deal a severe financial blow to small and medium-sized companies. Identifying potential risks and developing and implementing an effective ergonomics ...
By: Ron Wood, SPHR, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 12/13/05
An effective safety awareness program keeps safety uppermost in employees' minds, reduces accidents, and has a positive impact on the bottom line. This article describes one company's program that's both effective and fun. It might be just what you need to help improve your company's safety reco...
By: Mark Paulson, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 11/8/05
Automotive parts manufacturer Pridgeon & Clay was looking for a way to manage the growth it was forecasting. The company decided to buy several robotic welding workcells and modular air filtration systems so it could rearrange the facility's layout and give the company the opportunity to buy one pie...
www.thefabricator.com, 11/8/05
Although the health effects of welding exposures often are difficult to predict, components of welding fumes have a range of toxicities that, under the right conditions, can affect many parts of the body adversely. Knowing what situations and welding process components can negatively impact your hea...
By: Clifford Frey - www.thefabricator.com, 10/11/05
Shipyard work is among the most hazardous occupations. Researching possible dangers and following standards and recommended guidelines can reduce injuries and illnesses and prevent OSHA fines.
By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager - The FABRICATOR®, 9/13/05
On May 10 Jerrold Dodd was not spinning a yarn about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The general manager and chief operating officer of a spinning company warned a congressional subcommittee about OSHA's aggressive action against his small company.
By: Dan Davis, Editor-in-Chief - www.thefabricator.com, 8/9/05
Relating personal experiences, welding professional and instructor Marty Rice discusses welding hazards and stresses the importance of learning and following all welding safety practices.
By: Marty Rice, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 7/12/05
The current economy has altered the organization of work. This article discusses the changes and their impact on the work force in terms of job safety and health.
By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager - www.thefabricator.com, 7/12/05
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By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager - www.thefabricator.com, 6/14/05
Employee wellness programs have a positive and wide-reaching impact on a number of bottom-line issues, from lowering absenteeism to reducing health care claims. This new evidence paired with the steady rise of health care costs has cast employee wellness in a new light.
www.thefabricator.com, 5/10/05
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By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager - www.thefabricator.com, 5/10/05
Editor's Note: A version of this article previously appeared in the Jan./Feb. issue of Connections, FMA's member newsletter.
By: Cheryl Henderson, CSP, and Mike Westerbrook, Contributing Writers - www.thefabricator.com, 4/11/05
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By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager - www.thefabricator.com, 3/8/05
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By: Steve D. Benson, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 2/8/05
Editor's Note: This article is adapted from "Health Care Costs: Where Do We Go From Here?" presented by Neil Trautwein, assistant vice president, human resources policy, with the National Association of Manufacturers, at the association's Future of Manufacturing Forum July 21, 2004.
www.thefabricator.com, 1/11/05
Boredom may not appear to be a significant obstacle to a safe workplace, but the problem is that boredom usually translates into poor retention and learning. Workers who are bored by the safety training programs don’t learn as well as those who find their training programs interesting and exciting. ...
By: Gregory Gronbacher, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 11/9/04
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By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager - www.thefabricator.com, 11/8/04
Before welding, professional and hobbyist welders must be knowledgeable about potential fire hazards and safe practices. They also must examine the work area and adjacent areas, welding equipment, and consumables for hazards and take appropriate measures to ensure safety.
By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager - www.thefabricator.com, 10/12/04
Although a fully clad welder can appear somewhat overdressed, each piece of protective clothing is necessary to ensure personal safety. Welders who shun safety equipment often have scars or health problems as reminders of shortcuts they took.
By: Karen Hamel, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 10/12/04
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By: Jerry Basta, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 8/10/04
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By: David Withrow, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 7/13/04
Human factors contain elements of psychology, engineering, statistics, and observation. Safety codes and standards often are written based on some aspect of human factors, and it may be critical to have a full understanding of the human factors behind the code or standard before applying the same co...
By: Gary Hutter, P.E., Ph.D., Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 6/8/04
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By: Charlie McCarthy, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 6/8/04
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By: Mark Paulson, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 5/4/04
Being expected to wear more than one hat at work these days is commonplaceâ??but not more than one welding helmet.
By: Stephanie Vaughan, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 4/6/04
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By: Cheryl Henderson, CSP, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 4/6/04
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By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager - www.thefabricator.com, 3/25/04
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By: Marty Rice, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 3/11/04
According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), more than 400,000 U.S. men and women are employed in welding and related occupations. Some studies suggest that these workers are at risk of serious respiratory, neurological, and reproductive effects. More and better da...
By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager - www.thefabricator.com, 3/11/04
You’re at work and a fire alarm or other emergency warning device sounds. Do you know what to do? Where to go and the appropriate route to get there?
By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager - www.thefabricator.com, 2/12/04
Several technical articles have addressed respiratory diseases associated with welding activities and when a respirator should be used to help prevent these diseases. Once an employer concludes that respiratory protection is the appropriate option for a particular application, the next step is selec...
By: Clifford Frey, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 1/29/04
In December 2003 the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its 2002 occupational injuries and illnesses data. A total of 4.7 million nonfatal injuries and illnesses were reported in private-industry workplaces during 2002, resulting in a rate of 5.3 cases per 100 equiv...
By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager - www.thefabricator.com, 1/29/04
Ventilation systems come in a variety of types for different types of welding processes and varying fabrication facility setups. The emphasis on proper application of these systems and best use of the components used in them comes from an increased interest in cleaner air for the welder.
By: Stephanie Vaughan, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 1/13/04
The beginning of a new year is a good time to think about what’s important in life and what changes you can make to benefit yourself and those around you. Safety practices and good health should be on everyone’s priority lists. Adopting certain behaviors will help optimize your health, ensure your s...
By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager - www.thefabricator.com, 1/13/04
Welders are among the millions of workers who face respiratory hazards every day in the workplace. Confined spaces, solvents, and gas emissions, as well as welding, grinding, and soldering, may expose workers to airborne hazards.
By: Justin Bruursema, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 10/23/03
Handling material is a daily function in the workplace. All too often it is a task taken for granted, with little knowledge of or attention to the consequences if done incorrectly. Management and employees need to look at and evaluate how material goods are handled inside and outside their facilitie...
By: Charlie McCarthy, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 10/23/03
In the industrial environment, safety glasses are a necessity for jobs that put employees’ eyes at risk of exposure to heat, impact, chemicals, or dust. But workers also need protection from nonimpact dangers, such as radiant energy, eye strain, and fatigue. So choosing the appropriate lens or...
By: Julie Copeland, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 10/9/03
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By: Kelly Langdon, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 10/9/03
Welding gases, fumes, and smoke can cause both short-term and long-term health hazards for welders. Presented here are 10 ways to help ensure welders are kept safe.
By: Jerold Jay, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 9/25/03
In 1993, the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) petitioned the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to take emergency regulatory action to protect workers from the risks of occupational cancers and respiratory illnesses...
By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager - www.thefabricator.com, 9/10/03
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By: George Eberl, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 8/28/03
If you’ve visited a doctor recently and were told that stress is the cause of or a contributing factor to what ails you, you’re not alone. Although you can’t expect to eliminate all of the stress in your life, you can learn to manage it and reduce its negative effects.
By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager - www.thefabricator.com, 8/14/03
Does any welding shield manufacturer make a hood with earmuffs? The reason I ask is that I wear hearing aids. I teach welding and it’s too hard to keep removing the hearing aids.- K. Stevens
www.thefabricator.com, 8/14/03
I have recently been appointed as the Safety Director for my company. I have no formal training in occupational safety. Can you give me some direction for finding information about developing and implementing a Safety/Loss Control program for my company?- M. Lloyd
www.thefabricator.com, 8/14/03
Stress is a fact of life. It’s here to stay, and even if we could abolish it, we wouldn’t want to. At its best, stress can be the catalyst that moves us to make changes and achieve great things in life. At its worst, it can create all kinds of emotional and physical problems. What determines whether...
By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager - www.thefabricator.com, 7/24/03
Knowing how cranes should be used, and how they should not be used, is critical to crane safety. Overload, side pull, limit switches, secondary braking devices, using the reverse direction for speed control, and daily inspections are surrounded by myth and mystery in the workplace.
By: Larry Dunville, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 7/10/03
Modifying your safety program to address the needs of your Spanish-speaking employees can create a much safer work environment. Here’s how one company achieved that goal.
By: Kelly Langdon, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 6/26/03
Do you know the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International™ (FMA)/CNA Safety Committee? If not, you should. They’re an excellent resource for guidance on workplace safety issues. And they’re the force behind the safety focus on thefabricator.com.
By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager - www.thefabricator.com, 6/12/03
This article explores the facts about AEDs, the legalities surrounding their use by laypersons, and guidelines for implementing an AED program in the workplace.
By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager - www.thefabricator.com, 5/29/03
Sixty percent of respondents to a recent survey consider health and wellness programs a viable incentive to stay at their current jobs. But it must be the right program, one that addresses the employees' concerns.
By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager - www.thefabricator.com, 4/24/03
The toll that substance abuse takes on the abuser, his or her family and friends, and those who become victims of substance abuse-induced accidents and crimes is well-documented.
By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager - www.thefabricator.com, 4/10/03
It was just a 20-minute welding job in a basement boiler-room, but it left the plumber feeling lightheaded and nauseated and gave him a headache that lasted until the next morning.
By: David S. Luther, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 3/27/03
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By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager - www.thefabricator.com, 3/27/03
Each year in the U.S. nearly 100 workers are killed and another 20,000 are seriously injured in forklift-related incidents. Workers who operate or work near forklifts may be struck or crushed by the machine or the load being lifted. Most fatalities occur when a forklift that has overturned or fallen...
By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager - www.thefabricator.com, 2/13/03
A successful safety awareness program continually reminds employees to work safely using proper procedures when performing all tasks. To have a real and lasting effect, the safety awareness program must be both pertinent to the specific activities of the workplace and be consistent day to day. How...
By: Mark Paulson, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 1/16/03
Using orbital welding equipment led to productivity gains in one of the nation's first fusion-welded underground pipelines.
By: Karen D. Hamel, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 1/16/03
Editor's Note: This article is based on the 1998 Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Noise Exposure published by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
By: Vicki Bell, Web Content Manager - www.thefabricator.com, 1/16/03
A good welder is a lazy welder, according to Greg Lamm -- but when he says lazy, he
means comfortable. His microwelding workstation has been set up with ergonomics in
mind.
By: Stephanie Vaughan, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 11/21/02
The weather affects welders no matter what climate they live in, and even more so out in the field. The key is to learn how to cope with extreme temperatures.
By: Marty Rice, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 11/7/02
In work environments that generate noise that exceed 85 dB or with impact noises exceeding 140dB, such as found in tube and pipe, OSHA requires a hearing conservation program.
By: Linda Baldwin, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 10/24/02
According to OSHA, it is estimated that 9 out of 10 occupational related eye injuries could be avoided through the use of proper safety equipment. OSHA's 1910.133 places the responsibility for eye safety squarely on the shoulders of the employer. Goggles, spectacles and face shields protect the eyes...
By: Erica Osley, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 9/26/02
Dressing properly for welding involves many facets of safety, including proper use of personal protective equipment and welding tools as well as protective apparel. Welders should be aware of the hazards they will face on their job and know to dress for them so they can protect themselves from all p...
By: Julie Copeland, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 9/26/02
Selecting the right respirator for a welder involves examining the processes used, the workplace environment, and the types of base metal and consumables used. This article offers tips for finding the right respirator for your application, preferences, and workplace.
By: Larry Janssen, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 8/29/02
Welding smoke and fumes can be dangerous, but there are several types of equipment designed to clean the air welders breathe. Capturing airborne pollutants at the welding source is the most effective technique available. Common designs include source capture arms, portable source capture air cleaner...
By: Jerold Jay, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 8/8/02
It's never a good time to forget about safety. Take it from a guy who knows.
By: Marty Rice, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 6/27/02
This article provides some statistical analysis, causes for, and tips to consider regarding welding and cutting fire and explosions. It includes a sidebar about governing codes and questions to ask regarding fires and explosions when welding or cutting is suspected in an incident.
By: Stephanie Vaughan, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 6/27/02
The best way to make sure that machine operators can do their jobs effectively with proper safeguarding is to desgin machine systems around those safety devices in the first place.
By: Steve Freedman, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 5/30/02
To ensure workplace health and safety, both employees and employers need to recognize hazards and prevent accidents.
By: Chris Van Hoven, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 3/14/02
This article reviews the OSHA and ANSI standards for using safety spectacles in the workplace, describes scratch-resistance and anti-fog coatings, describes safety spectacle protection from ultraviolet and infrared radiation, and provides tips for choosing and using safety glasses.
By: John R. Womer, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 2/14/02
This article combines examples of fires caused by inadequate protection from welding with information on heat-resistant textiles and how they can be used to provide that protection.
By: Kathie Leonard, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 12/13/01
This article takes a look at using infrared thermography in the plant setting to detect potential fire hazards. It discusses who can provide the service, what sorts of problems it can detect, and generally explains how the problems discovered when using this technology should be handled. It also use...
By: Mark Paulson, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 11/29/01
The article explains how to carry out a facility and process evaluation and discusses the basics of in-plant air filtration system selection.
By: Wayne Bonham, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 11/15/01
The expanded breadth of recent standards typically includes the entire life expectancy of machines, the full scope of possible risks, the frequency and severity of risks, and the possibility of harm.
By: David Withrow, Contributing Writer - The FABRICATOR®, 11/15/01
Proper clothing, training, procedures, troubleshooting, preparation, and equipment for HF welding are critical if you want to prevent workplace accidents.
By: Ray Cagganello, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 10/11/01
This article outlines dangers of fume exposure to welders using exotic or specialty metals. The author offers a three-tiered approach to protecting the welder from fumes.
By: Karen D. Hamel, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 10/11/01
This article examines the hazards associated with metalworking fluids. Health effects, including skin and respiratory disorders and cancer, are addressed. A look at engineering and administrative controls that can be implemented to ensure the safe use of metalworking fluids is included.
By: Scott R. Meyer and William S. Boslett, Contributing Writers - The FABRICATOR®, 9/17/01
If you want a safe press operation, look beyond the machinery. Don't be surprised to find the keys to a good safety program well outside the confines of the pressroom.
By: Herb Kamphausen, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 8/23/01
What happens when a hydraulic system—pumps, hoses, and fittings—fails?
Knowing how to avoid, cope with and clean up the mess to ensure personnel safety and minimize downtime could come in very handy one day.
By: Karen D. Hamel, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 8/16/01
Maintaining a safe work environment in facilities in which hot work, such as welding, is done can be easier said than done. Measures such as preventive safety, safety zones, and fire watches can keep employees safe and worker's comp time down
By: Factory Mutual Engineering Corp. - The FABRICATOR®, 7/26/01
OSHA has regulations for both facets of thermal spray environment, and shops should be aware of some practical safety tips for how to comply with those regulations.
By: Charles P. Howes, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 7/12/01
When people think of machine guarding, usually they think of devices to protect people from the moving parts on machinery.
By: Gerry Timms, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 7/12/01
Whether we are attending a social occasion or dressing for the job, we all give some thought about what we are going to wear.
By: Howard Cary, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 5/30/01
Addressing laser beam hazards, safety regulations for laser use, and methods to improve laser safety should be foremost in the mind of every laser machine operator.
By: William J Ertle and R. James Rockwell Jr., Contributing Writers - The FABRICATOR®, 5/15/01
Although various safety committees differ somewhat from plan to plan, they all function as a means to promote workplace health and safety. Different components of a safety plan include responsibilities, activities, and the structure of each company's committee.
By: Stephanie Vaughan, Contributing Writer - www.thefabricator.com, 4/24/01
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