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Worker severely burned in blast at Georgia factory

April 12, 2019

A worker suffered severe burns in an explosion while he was repairing a semitrailer in DeKalb County, GA. The explosion occurred at a tractor-trailer repair factory in the 4300 block of Old McDonough Road, DeKalb County Fire Rescue spokesman Dion Bentley said from the scene. Initially, officials said the fire started after the semitrailer crashed into the building.

Texas man working on boat killed in welding explosion

April 12, 2019

A 57-year-old man was killed in an accidental welding explosion while working on a boat at a Kemah, TX business. According to the Galveston County Sheriff's Office, the blast happened at Gulf Coast Trawl Doors in the 900 block of Lawrence Road. Witnesses say the shop owner was welding on a gas tank of a small off-shore boat at the time of the accident.

Seven fire departments respond to house fire

April 12, 2019

One person was taken to the hospital after an explosion broke out at home in Westerlo, NY. Seven different fire departments were called to respond to an explosion at 8 Slade Road in Westerlo. Firefighters said the fire was a tough blaze to put out. "When we arrived we had numerous bottles of oxygen and assetline exploding in the structure itself," said Chief Don Filkins, assistant chief at Westerlo fire department.

3 P’s of Welding Safety: Planning, preparation and protection

Keep these hot tips in mind to improve welding safety – and stay out of hot water

Dennis Capizzi

April 12, 2019

Welding — one of the OSHA-defined “hot work” activities — is a major task in many industries. You’ll find it performed in manufacturing, fabrication, and repair work. In fact, anywhere two or more materials must be joined together, welding will likely be present.

Welding robots are on the rise

What’s your strategy? Evaluate risks and select the right safeguarding systems

Carrie Halle

April 8, 2019

Robotic welding provides manufacturers with several competitive advantages. Most importantly, it makes them more productive while generating more consistent, higher quality welds and reducing waste. Robots also empower manufacturers to address the current shortage of skilled welders to recruit.

Top products of the week

February 24, 2019

A ladder safety enhancement, tactical work gloves and a handheld gas monitor are among the top occupational safety and health products featured on ISHN.com this week.

Cementex announces color change in Hundred Series Arc Rated Face Shields

New gray shields offer true color and improved peripheral vision for electricians servicing energized equipment

January 9, 2019

Cementex, the safety tool specialists, announces that the color of the company’s Arc Flash Resistant PPE Task Wear Face Shield has changed from green to gray. Providing exceptional Visible Light Transfer (VLT), the Cementex Hundred Series are constructed with a True Color Gray (TCG) Arc Rated Face Shield, improving technician vision over prior green models.

Welding Helmet from Optrel

December 5, 2018

Optrel, introduced its new crystal2.0 welding helmet with Crystal 2.0 Lens Technology (CLT2.0) — representing a quantum leap forward in optical clarity for welders before, during, and after welding. The new flagship optrel crystal2.0 welding helmet delivers 31% visible light transmission

How to overcome ergonomic challenges of manual welding guns

Take a Load Off

Remus Hotca

December 4, 2018

Thanks to low operating costs, intrinsic mechanical properties, and the increased production of light vehicles, the global welding products market is set to surge, climbing from $11.82 billion in 2015 to $19.76 billion by 2025.

Potentially fatal fumes: Reduce airborne hazards while welding

Alex Birrell

August 16, 2018

Welding and welding safety are nothing new to us all. 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?