Welding and welding safety are nothing new to us all. In fact, welding of different types has been around since the 1800’s. For centuries blacksmiths have been forging metals together. While welding equipment today has dramatically improved, the fumes generated remain hazardous and are classified as a carcinogen. Has respiratory protection for welders improved to the same degree?
Welding remains a high-risk occupation with welding fumes linked with Parkinson Disease and cancer.