Dressed to weld
Jul 19, 2006, Kimberley GillesWelder dressed for safety, comfort and style. Some welders like helmets with designs. Other welders like plain, black helmets. Cowskin or pigskin jackets...
Weldings day in court
Jun 21, 2006, Bruce VernyiLawyers across the United States are watching a trial that opened June 5 in federal court in Cleveland, in which the plaintiff claims he was seriously...
Chemical Safety Board cites poor quality welds in explosion report
Jun 21, 2006The U.S. Chemical Safety Board said an unqualified welder made poor quality welds in a pressure vessel, and the low-quality welds led to the violent explosion...
Ruling in welding rod litigation counters "silica" argument
May 26, 2006The federal judge who is over-seeing the national suit over welding fume products liability has affirmed the medical screenings that were performed on...
Welding industry wins significant court victory in Maryland case
May 26, 2006The Maryland Court of Appeals handed down a victory to the welding industry on Jan. 6 in a ruling that said business insurance pollution exclusion clauses...
The Way We Do Things 'Round Here
May 19, 2006, Kimberley GillesA welder uses a respirator. A welder dressed for safety. Ensuring safety takes time, money and effort. Meetings, financial incentives, disciplinary actions,...
Ruling in welding rod litigation counters "silica" argument
May 19, 2006The federal judge who is overseeing the national suit over welding fume products liability has affirmed the medical screenings that were performed on...
Selecting Grinding Tools
May 19, 2006, Richard MandelPrepping a tube for welding with an angle grinder. A hand-held die grinder. Bench grinder with 10 in. wheels. Grinding burrs from a wheel with a robot....
Building a "culture of safety"
May 19, 2006, Bruce VernyiLooking at that phrase "culture of safety" makes it easy to think that accident prevention is a boring subject. We've all heard it before, as demonstrated...
Playing It Safe at the Wheel
May 19, 2006, Richard MandelBy ROGER E. CLOUTIER, Senior Product Safety Engineer Carborundum Abrasives, Saint-Gobain North America edited by RICHARD MANDEL, senior editor Safely...
Illinois high court refuses to hear Elam appeal
Apr 13, 2006The Illinois Supreme Court refused in late March to consider an appeal filed by defendants in a $1 million jury verdict in Madison County, Ill. The state...
Bifocal magnifiers for safety eyewear
Mar 21, 2006Uvex (www.uvex.com) now offers a selection of magnifiers for its line of safety eyewear. The Uvex FitLogic eyewear feature a floating-lens and wrap-around...
Reflective, lightweight vests
Mar 21, 2006Magid Glove and Safety Manufacturing Co. (www.magidglove.com) has introduced the CRV2340 and CRV4430 reflective, one-size-fits-all, safety vests. Each...
Study says there is no link exists between welding and Parkinson's
Feb 17, 2006A report published in a professional medical journal concludes that there is no link between welding or exposure to welding fumes and an increased risk...
New Jersey explosion leads to warning on acetylene risk and precautions on handling flammable gas
Feb 17, 2006The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (www.csb.gov) issued a warning to acetylene producers saying they should take special precautions...
