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Working around welders: Protecting non-welders from harmful fumes
In 2017, the International Agency for the Research on Cancer (IARC) reclassified welding fume as carcinogenic. These risks apply not only to welders, but also the non-welders who work in close proximity to them. As such, it is important for workers and businesses to educate themselves on the dangers of welding fume, as well as … Continue reading Working around welders: Protecting non-welders from harmful fumes
April 13, 2021 0 comment
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Partnership signed to prepare workforce for naval shipbuilding
Weld Australia has signed an agreement to develop a national shipbuilding welding education and training competency framework, with the Naval Shipbuilding College. With welding required for major projects such as the $90 billion continuous Naval Shipbuilding Program, and Australia facing a shortage of qualified and certified welders, the framework would establish standards and commonality in … Continue reading Partnership signed to prepare workforce for naval shipbuilding
October 10, 2019 0 comment
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WIA releases new DC stick and DC TIG welders
Leading Australian welding supply company WIA Welding Industries of Australia introduces the impressive Weldarc 180i DC stick and DC TIG welding machines.
March 17, 2015 0 comment
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Local skills need local projects: Hunter manufacturer
The managing director of Warners Bay-based Cowan Manufacturing has called the Hunter’s conditions the worst seen in 50 years.
April 9, 2014 0 comment