Welding exposes workers to harmful fumes and gases linked to chronic respiratory illness and cancer. What are key steps to protect them? Welding is indispensable to many industries, but it exposes ...

The protective measures and equipment that welders require are spelled out in OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.252, the welding, cutting, and brazing standard. Being exposed to welding fume and gases is one of the ...

Welding fume is composed of very fine, solid particles of metal oxides that form during the welding process. The makeup of welding fume is dependent on many factors, including the composition of the ...

Consumers, not just factory workers, may be in danger from fumes from buttery flavoring in microwave popcorn, according to a warning letter to federal regulators from a doctor at a leading ...

This program outlines the minimum set of guidelines for the safe laboratory use of hazardous chemicals at WMU to prevent overexposures. This program does not cover the laboratory use of radioactive ...

The streets of Accra and the highways sometimes become dark, not with clouds but thick exhaust fumes from ‘tired’ vehicles. Many motorists, pedestrians and other road users may not be aware of the ...

Glass blowers use a high-temperature furnace to transform glass and other materials into art pieces or scientific glassware. An accomplished glass blower can carve out a career producing intricate ...