In welding workshops across Australia, workers are exposed daily to potentially harmful welding fumes. New legislation requires employers to act. Now, welding fume intake cannot exceed an average of 1mg per cubic metre of air, measured over an eight-hour day. Employers want to do the right thing. Yet confusion exists over the best way to implement and monitor the new rules.
Blackwoods can provide a custom, end-to-end welding fume extraction solution, based on your site and tailored to your budget. Our welding fume specialists are on hand to explain the legal changes, assess your requirements, and demonstrate the latest equipment in your workplace, before you buy.
Select from market-leading welding fume products
When we understand your budget and requirements, we can craft the optimum package from our trusted suppliers. Remember, you need to protect everyone in the workshop vicinity, not just the individual welder. We recommend a combined approach, especially in larger industrial settings, factoring in PAPR helmets, fume guns and mobile extraction units for maximum effect.
The following examples show the range of equipment available through Blackwoods.
AWS Translas On Gun Fume Extraction KitOffering premium welding fume protection, the AWS fume gun offers 360° swivel and high-efficiency filter.
3M Speedglas Welding Helmet with PAPR RespiratorEquipped with the PAPR (powered air purifying respirator), this high-spec helmet has the highest optical classification.
ESAB OrigiVac CartESAB's mobile vacuum cart (hooded capture) is suitable for a range of light to medium welding applications.
Lincoln Electric Welding Fume Filtration SystemReducing the overall concentration of welding fume in the workshop, the Circulator Pro W3 supplements on-site ventilation.
Weldclass Mobile Welding Fume ExtractorWeldclass portable fume extraction carts allow for easy relocation to different sections of the factory floor.
Why tighten up on welding fume protection?
Help protect your workers – and your business – with welding fume solutions.
- Worker safety: Protect long-term employee health and wellbeing.
- Legal compliance: Meet current, more stringent welding fume intake limits.
- Industry reputation: Retain your trusted name while keeping workers safe.
- Worker loyalty: Win and retain top skilled labour with peak safety measures.
Blackwoods holistic welding fume solutions
According to Brooke Aubrey, Blackwoods Technical Welding Specialist, employers are now being forced to re-think the way they protect their workers.
“It’s about compliance with new legal standards and the vital protection of worker safety,” he says. “We’re seeing the health impacts of airborne particles across a range of industries, including welding. Today’s workers want to join companies committed to their welfare, and smart employers understand this.”
Brooke says the Blackwoods team has been very busy since the changes came in, helping guide customers through what needs to be done.
“Each Blackwoods welding specialist knows the requirements of their state. We offer independent assessments and recommendations, also advising on ways to measure and monitor welding fumes on-site,” he says. “We support our customers with a genuine partnership approach, focused on finding the best all-round solution for their unique needs.”
Talk to your local Blackwoods welding specialist and book your free on-site demonstration today!
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