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Welding Safety

Our society is becoming ever more health conscious as science becomes better able to explain cause-and-effect of diseases and ailments. Increasing knowledge about the health hazards associated with breathing welding fumes and gases above certain concentrations and the

serious illnesses that can result emphasises the need to educate, train and provide welders with appropriate protection. Safe welding practice requires recognition of the hazards, evaluation of the risks and implementation of control measures to protect workers.

Welding fumes are very fine, solid particles of metal oxides that form during the welding process. The specific substances and amount a welder inhales depend on the welding method, conditions under which the welding takes place, and the types of metals being welded. Many types of metals may be found in welding fumes, including arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, cobalt, copper, iron, lead, manganese, nickel, selenium,

vanadium, and zinc. Gases commonly associated with welding are carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, ozone, fluorine compounds, and phosgene. These gases may be present as the result of:• Combustion of flux shielding.• Ultraviolet radiation interaction with shielding gases,

oxygen, carbon dioxide, and solvents.• Burning metal coatings.

• The base material being welded or the filler material that is used.

• Coatings and paints on the metal being welded or coatings covering the electrode.

• Shielding gases; and chemical reactions which result from the action of ultraviolet light from the arc and heat.

• Reaction with other contaminants in the air. Eg. vapours from nearby cleaners and degreasers.

• Work position. • Ventilation (area/local). • Voltage/Amperage.

• Welders run a 40% greater risk than other professional groups of being affected by lung cancer*.

• Welders do not wear respiratory protection when they should.

• They are unaware of the many hazardous materials they can breathe in while working.

• Health effects from long term exposure can be deadly.• Short term effects can be concerning and disrupting.

In General:

Welders, don’t let your health go up in smoke!

What is welding fume?

Factors affecting respiratory exposure

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* US Department of Health & Human Services (NIOSH) Pub. No. 88-110p iii.

• Eye and skin irritation • Nausea and other gastrointestinal effects• Headache and muscle ache• Dizziness• Metal fume fever• Chills • Pulmonary oedema (fluid in the lungs)

• Increased risk of cancer in lung, larynx and urinary tract• Bronchitis, asthma, pneumonia• Emphysema, siderosis• Ulcers, kidney damage• Heart and skin disease• Damage to the central nervous system (Parkinson’s disease etc.)

Short term health effects

Long term health effects

How much do you ingest in a year? The occupational exposure standard for general carbon steel welding over an 8-hour period is 5mg/m3 inspired air. However, even if you are within this occupational exposure limit, you inhale up to 11 grams of carbon steel every year*.The welding fume canister to the right contains 11 grams of welding fume particle. Year after year this is the quantity of fume inhaled by an unprotected welder*. The health effects of welding exposures are many and varied, because the fumes can contain so many different harmful substances. Long term welders need to protect their health over many years of exposure. Short term effects can be readily

reduced or avoided and the long term effect risks can be minimised. Good engineering controls and work practices are imperative. For example, it’s important, when feasible, to use local and source-exhaust ventilation to remove harmful fumes and gases. Where possible, less hazardous materials should be substituted. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) should be reviewed to identify any hazards that might be associated with the welding job. In many cases, engineering controls alone can’t reduce exposure levels adequately.

* Under normal working conditions the respiratory rate is about 20 litres of air/minute. Over a working year (100%), a welder breathes in about 2300 m3 of air. Under working conditions with 5 mg/m3 of welding particles in the air, a welder breathes in 11 grams of particles/year.

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Simple: The disposable respirator fits under your welding helmet to provide respiratory protection.

Advantages and disadvantages: Disposable Advantages: • No cleaning or maintenance required• Lightweight and does not restrict mobilityDisadvantages: • If respirator is not fitted correctly, then level of

protection may be compromised or reduced.• Respirator can become loaded extremely

quickly in certain welding environments

3M™ Welding Personal Safety Equipment

Disposable respirators are ideal for use under a welding helmet. They provide lightweight and comfortable respiratory protection. Disposable respirators provide a Required Minimum Protection Factor (RMPF) of 10.

A trained wearer with a suitably fitted disposable respirator can expect to receive a 10x reduction in their exposure to the filtered contaminants.

10xRMPF

Welding Comfort

This respirator sets the benchmark in disposable respirators for welder comfort. The exhalation valve helps to reduce heat and moisture build up for a cooler and more comfortable wear.

Part no: 9959322 Box of 10 x 3M™ Particulate Respirator 9322, P2, valved

Welding Odour Relief

Activated carbon layer provides welders protection against nuisance levels* of organic vapours and odours.

Part no: 9959542A Box of 25 x 3M™ Particulate Respirator 9542A, P2

P2 is the rating given to a respirator that meets AS/NZ1716 for filtering mechanically and thermally generated particles, eg., those from welding fume.

P2 is the rating given to a respirator that meets AS/NZ1716 for filtering mechanically and thermally generated particles, eg., those from welding fume.

3M™ Disposable Welding Respiratory Protection

*Nuisance levels are those levels below the Safe Work Australia Exposure Standards.

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Advantages and disadvantages: Reusable Advantages: • Only the filters need to be replaced when required• Lightweight and doesn’t restrict mobility• Often provides a better fit than disposable Disadvantages: • The respirator must be routinely inspected, cleaned

and maintained• If respirator is not fitted correctly, then level of

protection may be compromised or reduced.• Filters can become loaded extremely quickly in

certain welding environments

Replacement Filters: The 2128 filters attach to the 3M™ half face respirator to provide protection against welding fume, ozone, polishing and grinding particles.

3M™ Welding Personal Safety Equipment

The reusable respirators below are ideal for use under the 3M™ Speedglas™ Welding Helmet Series 9100. The range of available filters offer protection against certain vapours and particulates. These reusable respirators can provide a

Required Minimum Protection Factor (RMPF) of 10. A trained wearer with a suitably fitted reusable respirator can expect to receive a 10x reduction in their exposure to the filtered contaminants.

10xRMPF

Welding Comfort

Soft silicone face seal for welder comfort and durability. Exhalation valve reduces breathing resistance and helps minimise heat build-up in the respirator. Filters not included.

Part no: 9957501 3M™ Half Face Respirator 7501, Small9957502 3M™ Half Face Respirator 7502, Medium9957503 3M™ Half Face Respirator 7503, Large9952128 3M™ Particle & Metal Fume Filters 2128, GP2

Welding Respirator Starter Kit

Convenient and easy to use – an ideal solution to get you started. Includes a medium 3M™

Half Face Respirator 7500 (as above), a pair of particle and metal fume filters, four 3M™

respirator cleaning wipes, a pair of 3M™ welder’s earplugs, a respiratory protection guide and a handy storage container for dirty environments.

Part no: 9957528 3M™ Welding Respirator Kit 7528, GP2

GP2 protects against mechanically and thermally generated particles and nuisance level organic vapours.

3M™ Reusable Welding Respiratory Protection

Part No. 9952128

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Constant Flow of Cool & Clean airWith its smart, compact design, the award-winning Adflo

Powered Air Purifying Respirator is specially designed to meet your welding needs when used with the 3M™ Speedglas™ Welding Helmet 9100 Air and 3M™

Speedglas™ Welding Helmet 9100 FX Air. Its continuous airflow (170 or 200 litres per minute) provides filtered air that takes much of the heat and sweat out of welding. The powered air respirator systems below have a RMPF of 50.

50RMPF

Advantages and disadvantages: Powered AirAdvantages: • High level of respiratory protection with full

mobility• No fitting issues or breathing resistance• Air movement can provide a cooling effect • May deliver lower operating costs overtime

when compared to disposable and reusable respirators

Disadvantages: • The respirator must be routinely inspected,

cleaned, maintained and batteries charged

Powered Air Welding Respiratory Protection

Upgraded: The 3M Adflo PAPR has been upgraded to be super light with Rapid Charge (RC) which allows the unit to be charged from 0-80% in an hour.

Premium SPeedglaS bag included!


3M™ Speedglas™ Welding Helmet 9100XXi Air with Adflo PAPR

Eye Protection - AS/NZS1338.1, Face Protection - AS/NZS1337.1 (High Impact), Respiratory Protection - AS/NZS1716

Part no: 50 77 26 with 3M™ Adflo™ powered air respirator

3M™ Speedglas™ Flip-Up Welding Helmet 9100XXi FX Air with Adflo PAPR


Part no: 54 77 26 with 3M™ Adflo™ powered air respirator

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High Level of Respiratory ProtectionThe Versaflo™ Supplied Air Regulator V-500E is alightweight, belt mounted regulator that allows you toadjust the airflow from 170 litres per minute to 305 litresper minute. The high, constant flow rate makes the V-500E

regulator ideal for hot and strenuous welding conditions The supplied air respirator systems below have a RMPF of 100+.

100+RMPF

Advantages and disadvantages: Supplied AirAdvantages: • High air flow rates and high protection levels• Lightweight belt mounted regulator• Air movement can provide a cooling effect • Air is supplied from an external source • Low running costs once set up Disadvantages: • Mobility is limited with attached airline• Requires a compressor and filtration system

Supplied Air Welding Respiratory Protection

3M™ Speedglas™ Flip-Up Welding Helmet 9100XXi FX Air with V-500E SAR


Part no: 54 88 26 with 3M™ Versaflo™ supplied air regulator V-500E

Speedglas 9100 FX Air: A quick lift of the silver front and you get a clear, big, 17 0 x 100 mm view — perfect for precision grinding in low light conditions, while maintaining your respiratory protection.

3M™ Speedglas™ Welding Helmet 9100XXi Air with V-500E SAR


Part no:50 88 26 with 3M™ Versaflo™ supplied air regulator V-500E



Any regular exposure to high noise levels can cause:• Sleep disturbance• Hypertension• Anxiety• Stress• Muscular contraction• Tinnitus (ringing in your ears)• Temporary hearing loss (temporary threshold shift or TTS)• Permanent hearing loss

Lose your hearing and you also lose the ability to hear potential danger in the workplace.

You have more to lose than just your hearing:

Hearing hazards for welders

Ears don’t get used to noise... they “get deaf”

What protection is available to welders?

Day in and day out as a welder you are exposed to varying levels of noise exposure, many of which can be harmful to your ears. Levels of noise over 85 decibles, averaged over an eight hour workday, are potentially hazardous to your hearing. When a noise is loud enough that you feel the need to shout at a distance of 1 metre in order to communicate, the noise levels may be reaching or exceeding 85 decibles. If, after a noise exposure, your

hearing appears dulled as though you had a temporary loss or you hear a ringing or hissing noise in your ears, this is an indication that the particular exposure over stimulated your hearing. These repeated exposures over a period of weeks, months, or years can lead to noise induced hearing loss which is permanent and irreversible. So, if you can’t reduce this noise exposure to safe levels, wear hearing protection.

A deafened ear may often seem to get used to the noise but in reality the ear is being irreversibly damaged. Repeated exposure to noise does not toughen ears nor does having an existing noise induced hearing loss prevent you from

losing the hearing you have left. You will be far better off getting used to wearing hearing protection than saying you’re used to the noise.

Hearing protection is available to welders in many different forms. Once you determine the suitable level of protection required the next step is finding the form of hearing protection you’ll be happy to wear every day. If it’s comfortable to wear, chances are that you will be more likely to wear it. On the next page you’ll find four of the most popular types of hearing protection available to welders:

• Disposable earplugs, made from expandable slow-recovery foam provide the best combination of comfort and protection for most users.

• Push-to-fit earplugs: Welding can be a dirty job. Simply hold by the stem then push them into place. Because there is no need to roll them down you can insert them even when your hands are dirty or you are wearing gloves.

• Reusable earplugs: Durable and long lasting made from soft, flexible materials that are washable and can be worn again and again.

• Welding earmuffs: Earmuffs designed to fit under your welding helmet. The image below shows welding helmet attached earmuffs.

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Helmet attached earmuffs available with the 3M™ Speedglas™

Welding & Safety Helmet 9100 MP Air (SLC80 25dB (Class 4))

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Disposable Welding Hearing Comfort

With its slow recovery foam, preferred cylindrical shape and proven in-ear comfort the 3M™ E-A-R™ Classic™ Earplug revolutionised hearing protection and comfort.

Part no: 9953121201 Regular Uncorded, Poly Bag, 200 pairs/box9953104003 Small Uncorded, poly bag, 200 pairs/box

Washable & Reusable for Dirty Environments

Super comfortable 3M™ UltraFit™ Earplugs can be cleaned with soap and water to be used again and again. Since there is no need to roll them down before fitting, simply push them into the ear canal for clean and comfortable noise reduction.

Part no: 9953404004 UltraFit Earplug Corded, poly bag, 100 pairs/box

Push-to-fit for Welders’ Hands

The unique pod design of 3M™ E-A-R™ Express™ Earplugs allows the foam to compress easily so the earplug slides gently into the ear and expands slowly, making an effective seal for most ear canals. A flexible stem makes this plug perfect for gloved hands.

Part no: 9953212115 Express Earplug Corded, pillow pack, 100 pairs/box

Earmuffs that Fit Under a Welding Helmet

The 3M™ Peltor™ Welding Helmet Earmuff features a low-profile design that fits comfortably under most welding helmets, as well as a semi-soft cup surface that minimises scratch sound transmission.

Part no: 197012 3M™ Welding Earmuffs

Welding Hearing Protection

SLC80 23dB (Class 4)




Added Welding Protection

Solutions for extra welding protectionEvery welder is different, and every day a welder’s tasks can change. As a welder you have a variety of accessories available to maximise your protection and comfort.

Care & Maintenance: Consumable change frequency

3M™ Secure Fit™ Welders’ Eye Protection

3M™ Pressure Diffusion Temple Technology means there are no moving parts and nothing to adjust. Simply put on 3M Secure Fit Protective Eyewear and feel the difference as it self-adjusts to provide a secure, comfortable fit each time it is worn.

Part no: 995SF201AF Clear Lens Anti-Fog Secure Fit 200 Series High Impact

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3M™ Speedglas™ Welding Helmet Carry Bag

This premium welding helmet carry bag from Speedglas is perfect for when you are not using your welding helmet to keep it clean and protected. These welding helmet bags are tough and durable designed specifically for the welders’ environment. Increase the longevity of your welding helmet by protecting what protects you.

Part no: 790101 Carry bag Speedglas

Speedglas sports bags and back packs also available.

Product Typically replaced Notes

Outside cover lens Once-twice a week Replace anytime the lens becomes deeply scratched or too dirty to clean with a soft cloth.

inside cover lens Once a month Regularly clean with a soft cloth and replace if any scratches occur.

Sweatband Once a month Replace more often if sweatband becomes unhygienic.

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Every welder is different, and each day your tasks can change. As the owner of a 3M™ Speedglas™ Welding Helmet, you have a variety of accessories available to maximize your protection and comfort. Each welding helmet model can offer additional coverage products made in flame-retardant textiles for protection against molten metal, sparks and flames.

3M™ Speedglas™ Welding Helmet Head protection Neck protection Hood Welding bandana

3m™ Speedglas™ Welding Helmet Series 100/9000

Part No 16 40 09 Part No 16 90 01

Part No 16 91 00 Part No 95 44 11

3m™ Speedglas™ Welding Helmets 9100/9100 air

Part No 16 90 05

Part No 16 90 10

3m™ Speedglas™ Welding Helmets 9100FX / 9100FX air

Part No 16 90 07 (large) Part No 16 90 06 (small)

3m™ Speedglas™ Welding Helmet 9100 mP

Part No 16 90 13 Safety helmet cover (reflective)

Part No 16 90 01

Featured accessories – additional protection

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