Welders

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 →

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 →

Leading Australian welding supply company WIA Welding Industries of Australia introduces the impressive Weldarc 180i DC stick and DC TIG welding machines.

The managing director of Warners Bay-based Cowan Manufacturing has called the Hunter’s conditions the worst seen in 50 years.