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General Safety: Welding

Welding Safety - Risk and Solutions

Welding fumes are a safety problem and a serious threat to employee health. The following educational presentations provide valuable information on the health effect of welding fumes and how to prevent and control employee exposure to dust and smoke, and safe ways to extract dust and fumes

General Welding Safety (Courtesy of Nederman)
This series of Training modules covering general welding fumes with emphasis on Hexavalent Chromium exposure control (Courtesy of University of Washington and State of Washington Labor & Industries)

Introduction This video introduces sources of occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium, health effects associated with over exposure to hexavalent chromium, and steps that can be taken to reduce exposure.
Module 1: Exposure Assessment This video introduces an exposure assessment tool for stainless steel welders
Module 2: Ventilation Controls This video introduces ventilation controls and how to effectively use local exhaust ventilation to reduce exposure to hexavalent chromium in welding fumes.
Module 3: Exposure Monitoring This video demonstrates the effectiveness of local exhaust ventilation controls in reducing welding fume exposure through the use of video exposure monitoring.
Module 4: Alternative Controls This video introduces alternative exposure controls other than ventilation that may reduce exposure to hexavalent chromium.
Module 5: Regulatory Requirements This video explains some requirements for complying with hexavalent chromium regulations.
Acknowledgements Video credits and testimonials from welders.

Hexavalent Chromium Exposure Control: Best Practices for Welders (PDF Video Guide)