Work Gearz

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Welders wear special glass goggles while working in order to protect their eyes from the harmful UV and IR radiations that are produced during the welding process. The glass windows in the special glass goggles for welders also prevent the dust, debris, fumes, welding spatters, and flying spark chips from entering the eyes.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Recent innovations within the welding segment have centered around safety and productivity, according to manufacturers. Improved products and add-ons help keep costs down on site, and technology makes skilled worker tasks more intuitive. Using remote tools and hybrid machines, for example, improve…

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Safety Products Innovation Site 62

Construction Equipment

JULY 22, 2015

A welder who was injured in a 2010 oil rig construction accident was awarded $1 million, reports the Daily Journal of Commerce. According to the Daily Journal , Charles Pamplin was one of hundreds of workers hired to work on a BP oil rig that would be sent via ship to Alaska. The Houma, La.,

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 19, 2023

based on the salary of a welder. The deal sees an 8% uplift on all rates backdated from April to March 2024, plus a £900 non-consolidated cost of living payment. The deal also includes an optional healthcare package This amounted to an overall package value of 10.3%

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 19, 2021

OSHA has proposed $23,210 in penalties against PCL Civil Constructors Inc. for two serious federal safety violations in the April death of Jose Armando Maqueda Mejia when a bridge section collapsed.

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OSHA Safety 69

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

In fact, propane-powered engines are already found running a whole host of jobsite mainstays, including concrete trowels, portable generators, welders, lights and heaters. Propane can even fuel the light-duty, pickup trucks that transport equipment and crews to and from a jobsite.

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Transportation Concrete Equipment Engineering 225

Contractor Magazine

MAY 30, 2018

Industry must work to change the public perception of the profession and to eliminate barriers to entry. And women may be a big part of its future.

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Industrial 68

Contractor Magazine

MARCH 7, 2022

Two apprentices are sharing their experiences as welders and as women in Andy J. s fabrication shop.

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Fabrication 74

ENR Construction

JULY 15, 2015

This week we look at a new range of telehandlers from Gehl and a portable welder from Nelson Stud Welding.

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Products Equipment 28

Construction Dive

AUGUST 14, 2019

AGL Industries pleaded guilty to third-degree grand larceny and will have to pay the 500 welders and ironworkers it shorted on overtime pay.

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New York Industrial Construction 97

FDR Safety

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Welder must follow all the rules in the Hot Work Program and the Respiratory Protection Program and determine the assigned protection factor (APF). Welder must wear the required PPE for welding (i.e., Use of supplied air (i.e., hose or backpack) or other ventilation systems. 4. Administrative Control. 5. PPE.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 24, 2021

In the early twentieth century, World War I brought with it a huge demand for arms production and welders were put to work. MIG and stick welding have a lot of similarities and you don’t have to be a professional welder to use these methods. 2) MIG welding. This is where an arc forms between the MIG wire and work piece. 3) TIG welding.

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Materials Industrial Railroad Electrical 408

ENR Construction

JANUARY 19, 2021

Shooting at Parcel H at the Boston-area Cambridge Crossing project for Consigli, Umenhofer noticed this welder “joining two remarkably thick steel columns,” the photographer says.

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New York Boston 69

ENR Construction

APRIL 14, 2015

This week we look at a jaw crusher from Terex Finlay and a cordless welder from DeWalt. Equipment'

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Products Equipment 28

ENR Construction

OCTOBER 19, 2021

OSHA has proposed $23,210 in penalties against PCL Civil Constructors Inc. for two serious federal safety violations in the April death of Jose Armando Maqueda Mejia when a bridge section collapsed.

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OSHA Contractors Safety 36

Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

A welding helmet is arguably the most integral piece of protective equipment a welder must use. The helmet requires manual assistance when lowered, or lifter after the welder is lit. When selecting the correct welding hamlet for your needs, it’s essential to secure the right one for your needs and budget. Not ideal for beginners.

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IRS Security Equipment Budgeting 284

Work Gearz

JANUARY 2, 2022

Naturally, the clothes that welders wear are just as important as the shields they use and the gloves they wear. . However, most welders prefer wearing loose or relaxed-fit jeans while welding since they’re comfortable to wear and give the welders the freedom to move. Comfort is something that you shouldn’t compromise. .

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Construction Marketing

APRIL 22, 2019

By increasing the plasma discharge, you’re able the transform the electronic welder into a cutter. Maintenance of your welders and plasma cutters is crucial. Regular maintenance prolongs the lifespan of your welder/plasma cutter, allowing you to utilize such equipment for many years. Three major welding processes.

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Electrical Equipment Inspections Budgeting 120

Construction Equipment

AUGUST 12, 2020

Miller Electric has announced the release of Wireless Interface Control as an option on Trailblazer and Big Blue welder/generators. Wireless Interface Control is designed to provide full control of the machine in the palm of the operator’s hand, so they can work hassle-free. When operators have…

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Engineering Electrical Design 64

ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

America’s industrial-energy construction boom fuels the push for more welders with top skills. Business Management'

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Industrial Management Construction 28

Construction Equipment

JUNE 4, 2020

Remote Start/Stop on Bobcat welder/generators and a Remote Output Panel Kit for Miller engine drives are meant to provide greater access and control to operators on the job site. Miller Electric is bringing two remote solutions to market for its engine drives. Remote Start/Stop on Bobcat 260 and…

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Electrical Engineering Site 62

Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the demand for welders by 2026 will reach 427,000, and those welders trained in the latest technologies should see good job prospects, especially in construction segments building new power generation and transport projects, as well as heavy infrastructure such as bridges.

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Electrical Statistics Transportation Infrastructure 55

Construction Equipment

MAY 16, 2019

Miller Electric has selected Dalton Van, a skilled welder and senior at Union High School in Roosevelt, Utah, as the winner of the Weld-Mask Scholarship Sweepstakes. After purchasing a Weld-Mask compact auto-darkening lens and submitting his entry form, Van was chosen to receive a $5,000…

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Utah Union Electrical 68

Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 14, 2019

The VMAC multifunction includes a rotary screw air compressor, generator, welder, battery booster/charger, PTO with optional hydraulic pump, and… VMAC has released a 6-in-1 Multifunction Power System with a Caterpillar engine, now available to Cat dealers and other North American customers.

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Engineering 51

ENR Construction

OCTOBER 19, 2021

OSHA has proposed $23,210 in penalties for PCL Civil Constructors Inc. for alleged safety violations.

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OSHA Contractors Safety 36

ENR Construction

JANUARY 21, 2020

Among the property reported stolen are a 2019 Kawasaki Mule 4010 4x4 vehicle, two Lincoln Electric Ranger welders and accessories, concrete hammers and chippers, multiple generators and hand tools and laser level devices.

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Hawaii Airports Equipment Electrical 45

Construction Equipment

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

The Air N Arc 150 D features a 20 cfm reciprocating air compressor, 5kW generator, 150 amp high frequency 100 percent duty-style welder, 190 amp battery booster, and battery charger. The system also comes with a remote mount control for user safety. According to the company, the system allows…

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Safety 48

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

Welders Join metal components through welding techniques. Ensure compliance with electrical codes and safety standards. Plumbers Install and maintain plumbing systems, including pipes, fixtures, and appliances. Diagnose and repair plumbing issues to ensure functionality.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 9, 2023

More than 150 platers, welders and sheet metal workers at Darchem Engineering, in Stockton-Upon-Tees, walked out in the strike action. Since then, it is understood that the MEH Alliance contractors – Altrad, Balfour Beatty Bailey, Cavendish Nuclear and Doosan Babcock – have agreed to restore travel allowances.

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Site Deals Travel Security 68

Construction Equipment

JULY 6, 2018

Cat plans to add new paving equipment products to the NLR production line in 2019, which will mean 250 new positions for assemblers, welders, mechanics, machinists, fork truck drivers, and order pickers in the next 6-12 months.

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Arkansas Products Equipment Plans 54

Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Electric shock is one of the most serious and immediate risks facing a welder. Electric shock occurs when welders touch two metal objects that have a voltage between them, thereby inserting themselves into the electrical circuit. Electric shock.

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Electrical Guidelines OSHA Risk 48

Green Industry Professionals

MAY 23, 2019

The company offers the most extensive line of mobile air compressors, generators, welders, battery boosters, battery chargers, hydraulics and engine starting equipment in the world. Vanair® has been providing mobile power solutions since 1972.

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Mobility Equipment Engineering 40

Contractor Magazine

AUGUST 21, 2018

The company employs about 415 people, some 200 of which are members of the skilled trades, including plumbers, pipefitters, welders, HVAC-techs, helpers and apprentices.

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Commercial Contract Employment 41

Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

The curriculum aligns with American Welding Society’s Schools Excelling through National Skills Education (SENSE) Entry Welder program. Successful completion of Welding Level 1 and Level 2, along with the performance accreditation tasks in the curriculum, prepares trainees to take the AWS SENSE Entry Welder exam.

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Education Industrial 48

Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Vanair provides vehicle-mounted air compressors, generators, welders, hydraulics, chargers/boosters, engine starters and custom products worldwide. Vanair Manufacturing, located in Michigan City, Indiana, recently announced the acquisition of the Cyclone Air Power product line from Sullivan-Palatek Inc.

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Indiana Michigan Products Engineering 56

Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 12, 2015

The stick and TIG-capable CST 280 Series from Miller Electric Mfg. is now available with an optional digital meter for more precise control when presetting of monitoring welding amperage is ideal for welding pipe and plate in power plant construction, petrochemical construction, maintenance and repair and shipbuilding applications.

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Electrical Products Management Construction 48

Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 12, 2015

The stick and TIG-capable CST 280 Series from Miller Electric Mfg. is now available with an optional digital meter for more precise control when presetting of monitoring welding amperage is ideal for welding pipe and plate in power plant construction, petrochemical construction, maintenance and repair and shipbuilding applications.

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Electrical Products Management Construction 48