Safety 2011 Proceedings

782 Welding and Industrial Hygiene: The Science of the Welding Process

Instructor: Victor J. D'Amato, CSP, CIH, Atrium Environmental, Ashburn, VA
Michael A. McCullion, CSP, ARM, Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA), Chantilly, VA

Description: Sponsored by the Industrial Hygiene Practice Specialty
Welding presents occupational health hazards including potential overexposure to welding fumes. This session will provide an overview of welding health issues including types of welding processes and equipment, the science of welding fumes, air monitoring variables, and updated information on the OSHA standard for Hexavalent Chromium.

Level: I