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Welding, cutting and grinding safety & PPE selection in steel fabrication
How to comply with EU safety standards for steel fabrication? Find out the respiratory and eye hazards you may be exposed to and learn how to protect yourself or your workers. Educational resources and information about the 3M PPE are available to help you to promote welding and grinding safety with your team.
Welding and grinding safety – EU safety standards
Learn more about the respiratory and eye hazards you may be exposed to when welding.
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Welding fume hazards and respiratory protectionUnderstanding your local or national guidelines for permissible exposure levels for the metals you are welding, will help you to identify the respirator you need. We have created a series of technical bulletins for common metals used in welding applications to help you get started.
Welding Fume hazard guide (PDF 479 KB)
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Welding PPE SelectionNavigating the requirements of all the PPE you use when welding can be daunting. Finding an integrated solution providing respiratory and eye protection with the ability to fit your hearing protection, might be the right approach for you.
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Eye InjuriesEye injuries are among the most common work accidents in metalworking causing considerable costs and downtime. Flying particles, generated during grinding or cutting, as well as dangerous UV and IR rays when welding, can potentially cause irreversible eye and face injuries.
Welding Webinar – Know your hazards
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Register today and watch on-demand: Welding - know your hazards
In this on demand webinar, we’ll explore the hazards from welding and grinding, the importance of comfort and ease of use, and how innovation is meeting user demands to address some of the common issues surrounding hazards for welders:
- Basic welding and grinding hazards and who can be exposed to them
- Health impacts of weld fume
- Users of welding PPE and their needs
- Controlling the hazard with the latest generation of welding PPE
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Designed for welders working at high amperages that need to grind frequently, the 3M™ Speedglas™ Heavy-Duty Welding Helmet G5-01 is created to be adaptable to an individual’s needs and situation.
- Protection against radiation, sparks and spatter, from a high-coverage welding helmet design
- View your work with 3M™ Speedglas™ Natural Colour Technology.
- Effective respiratory protection, offering the highest safety class for powered air (TH3) systems
- Individualise your helmet comfort and adjust the respiratory airflow to your preferences
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Introducing the world’s first curved auto-darkening filter with the 3M™ Speedglas™ Welding Helmet G5-02. Designed for high-end TIG welders, the G5-02 helmet literally sets a new world standard for precision welding filter viewing. Featuring one of the newest innovations from 3M™ Speedglas™ – Curved Glass Technology. The welding filter follows the curved shape of your head and is more in line with the range of your peripheral vision.
- Get wider views in a slimmer helmet.
Previously, you had to compromise: either a slim helmet or a wide view. With the curved G5-02 welding filter, there are no compromises. - A brilliant light state.
Great clarity before with our new 2.5 light state, and during the weld, with our 3M™ Speedglas™ Natural Colour Technology. Colours appear brighter and more realistic in both the light and dark states. - Bluetooth enabled.
With the 3M Connected Equipment app, users get access to additional functionalities, statistics and documentation.
- Get wider views in a slimmer helmet.
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One great design and two versatile welding helmets - you can choose between non air (Pro) welding helmet and a welding helmet connected to Adflo with powered air (Pro Air).
- Choose the welding filter most suitable for your work and preference.
- The Tap function allows for quick and easy switching between WELDING and GRIND (or CUT) mode.
- Adjustable air distribution and air flow control with Pro Air welding helmet.
- Light Up your workspace with optional helmet-mounted task light which is low profile and lightweight, helping welders in low light environments.
Recommended PPE for welding operations
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Based on extensive input from welders working at high amperages that need to grind frequently, the 3M™ Speedglas™ Heavy-Duty Welding Helmet G5-01 is created to be adaptable to an individual’s needs and situation.
Additional welding and grinding PPE
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3M™ Speedglas™ Welding Helmet G5-03 Pro3M™ Speedglas™ Welding Helmet, G5-03 Pro is specifically designed for the versatile welder. The helmet allows you to switch between welding and grinding tasks through our new Tap functionality. With highly customisable adjustment settings, including more control over how you see your weld pool and how you configure the helmet for additional protection against radiation, sparks and spatter, G5-03 Pro allows you to take control over your protection.
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Reusable half mask respirator3M™ Maintenance Free Reusable Respirators 4000+ Series are a range of simple and ready-to-use respirators with integrated cartridge and filters. A newly enhanced valve assembly helps to reduce exhalation breathing resistance, and the close-fitting, non-silicone, textured face seal is soft and non-allergenic.
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Eye protection for welding and grinding sparksProtect your eyes without compromising on style, comfort or field of vision with 3M™ Solus™ Safety Glasses 1000 Series. Our safety glasses have 3M™ Scotchgard™ Anti-Fog / Anti-Scratch Coating, and can be configured in different ways because of the headband and gasket options. Featuring a strong polycarbonate lens in a slim, stylish frame.
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No rolldown earplugsDon't let dirt, chemicals and other harmful substances from your work wind up in your ears. Help prevent hand-to-ear contamination with 3M™ Push-to-Fit Earplugs. You don’t need to roll down them down – a gentle push is all that’s needed for a consistent fit.
Your total solution for metal fab and production safety
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