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 electrical ...

The amount of exposure to individuals can depend upon work practices, ventilation, and location. Will the work be done in wide open areas, inside a building adjacent to other work processes and people ...

If the president and Congress do agree this year to fund a big federal infrastructure program, it stands to reason that the boost in construction spending puts a spotlight on the safety of the ...

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 ...

Cutting and welding tasks are performed either on a routine or infrequent basis in all industrial and commercial environments by maintenance personnel or contractors during the fabrication process, ...

The Electrical Safety Program (ESP) was created to comply with electrical systems regulatory requirements to ensure that energized electrical work at Purdue University facilities is performed safely ...

When we think about manual welding, we often picture gleaming arcs, flying sparks, and plumes of smoke. Vivid scenes like these shape our idea of welding, which is often perceived as harsh and ...