WELDING FUME MITIGATION & CONTROL EVENT
– NSW COMMITTEE
24 JULY 2025
This event will feature both a presentation and a live demonstration of advanced equipment and technologies designed to protect welders from hazardous fumes generated during fabrication and manufacturing processes.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
It’s an opportunity for company owners, their managers, fabricators and welders; as well as TAFE fabrication and welding trainers and members, to interact with equipment like on-gun fume extraction, hooded capture extraction, next generation welding helmets with powered air purifying respirators, portable fume extraction units and proven gases.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
- Dr Cornelius Van Niekerk from Weld Australia will present on welding fume mitigation and control, including recent changes to the workplace exposure standard for welding fumes, which has been reduced from an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) of 5 mg/m³ to 1 mg/m³.
- The event will open with a welcome from Alan Taylor, NSW and ACT State Chair, followed by an address from Geoff Crittenden, CEO of Weld Australia, who will speak on key industry issues and current challenges.
- The event will also include practical demonstrations of fume control equipment and low fume-generating welding gases.
- Exhibitions and product demonstrations by APEX WELDING SAFETY (AWS), SOUTH PACIFIC WELDING (SPW/BOC), SMENCO, KEMPPI, WELDING INDUSTRIES AUSTRALIA (WIA) AND FANTECH.
WHY ATTEND
- Gain insights into recent changes to welding fume exposure standards and effective control methods
- Connect with industry professionals and expand your professional network
- Stay informed on the latest trends, technologies, and challenges shaping the welding industry
- Discover practical strategies to improve your welding operations and reduce fume emissions through live demonstrations
This event is open to both members and non-members of Weld Australia. Reserve your spot today and be part of this exciting launch event.
EVENT DETAILS
- Date: Thursday 24 July 2024
- Location: TAFE NSW (Wetherill Park),
Building Z, Level 1 Library (presentation),
Building S, (event exhibition) - Address: Victoria Street, Wetherill Park NSW 2164
FREE TO ATTEND
This event is open to both members and non-members of Weld Australia and is FREE to attend.
The event will conclude with light finger food and refreshments, perfect for networking.
FOR ANY QUESTIONS OR FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT EVENTS@WELDAUSTRALIA.COM.AU