Free Webinar: Welding respiratory safety

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Welding respiratory safety: Manganese and hexavalent chromium

Did you know that over 103,000 workers per year in welding, construction, printing, automotive maintenance and other sectors are at risk of exposure to manganese and hexavalent chromium?

While you or your workers might be trained how to stay safe from heat and sparks, what about the microscopic and potentially toxic airborne elements that cling to your lungs with time? Manganese is a very common mineral found most often in steel, welding rods and filler metals where it promotes durability. Hexavalent chromium can often be present when welding stainless steel.

This webinar will cover:

•	Health concerns related to exposure to manganese and hexavalent chromium
•	Discussion about new scientific evidence that points to exposures of welding fume causing lung and other types of cancers
•	Controls that can be implemented to help minimize worker exposure
•	Relevant respiratory legislative requirements in Canada
•	Proper respiratory protection for welding applications