LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - The Texas Forest Service said nine out of 10 wildfires are caused by people and are preventable. A potential cause of fire is outdoor welding. An East Texas fire marshal has ...

In a welding shop, workers have a choice: complete their work according to safety standards, or overlook the precautions that keep them safe. Although welding should not be dangerous when performed ...

After botching many welding jobs, I have established baselines for any weld I now attempt: 1. Clamp the pieces, then add more clamps. Professional welders can strategically spot weld pieces they are ...

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 ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Stick welding, formally known as shielded metal arc welding, is the process of joining ...

Experienced MIG welders will be insulted by the simplicity of these welding tips, but they may help folks who weld infrequently. Many of us learned to weld with an old “buzz box” arc welder. We were ...

A welding helmet, commonly referred to as a “hood,” is one of the most important pieces of personal protective equipment that a welder must have. An adequate helmet protects the eyes and skin not only ...

After identifying the hazards, the exposure levels from the exposure assessment must be compared to the permissible exposure limit, as set by OSHA, to determine whether respiratory protection is ...

Device for inspecting weldingrod tips uses machine vision to determine whether redressed tips are good enough to resume welding. Weld Tip System from the Orbitform Group and Cure (for concurrent ...