WELDING FUME MITIGATION & CONTROL EVENT
– WA COMMITTEE
Wednesday 4 March 2026
Welding fume exposure remains one of the most significant health and safety challenges facing Australia’s fabrication, manufacturing and heavy engineering sectors. As industry standards evolve and research continues to highlight the risks associated with welding fume particulates, it has never been more important for workplaces to understand, implement and continuously improve effective fume mitigation strategies.
To support industry in navigating these challenges, Weld Australia’s WA Committee is hosting Welding Fume Mitigation and Control—a practical technical session designed for welding coordinators, WHS professionals, supervisors, educators and fabricators.
WHAT TO EXPECT
1. Expert Presentation: Latest Research & Practical Risk Management
This session will provides a comprehensive overview of welding fume mitigation grounded in the hierarchy of controls framework. This is an essential approach for managing hazardous airborne contaminants. BOC will present globally leading research from Linde, focusing on how shielding gas composition directly influences fume emissions across a range of commonly used welding processes, including: Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) Metal Cored Arc Welding (MCAW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW). Attendees will gain practical, actionable insights into selecting appropriate shielding gas mixtures to reduce fume generation at the source, helping organisations enhance compliance, productivity, and worker wellbeing.
2. Live Demonstrations: Real-World Impact of Technology on Fume Levels
To help translate research into practical understanding, the event will include hands-on demonstrations highlighting:
- Shielding Gas Composition and Fume Reduction: This qualitative demonstration shows how variations in shielding gas composition influence visible welding fume output. Attendees will see firsthand how even small adjustments in gas formulation can produce significant changes in fume behaviour.
- Advanced Power Source Waveform Control: Modern welding machines offer sophisticated waveform control designed to stabilise the arc and reduce spatter, but they also play a powerful role in lowering fume emissions. This session will display the clear differences between standard and advanced waveforms, helping welders and supervisors understand how equipment choice directly impacts exposure risk.
WHY ATTEND
- Stay ahead of evolving WHS expectations and obligations
- Learn from global research leaders in welding fume mitigation
- Understand how to apply the hierarchy of control in real workshop environments
- See live, side-by-side demonstrations that translate theory into practice
- Connect with peers, educators and industry specialists committed to safer workplaces
EVENT DETAILS
- Date: Wednesday 4 March 2026
- Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
- Location: Western Welding Services
- Address: 53 Howson Way, Bibra Lake, WA 6163
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.
Further Information
For any questions, or for further information, please contact events@weldaustralia.com.au