About AWS

Established in 1994, Apex Welding Safety (AWS) is Australia and New Zealand’s leading specialist in welding fume control products for welders. Built on the principles of the hierarchy of control, AWS delivers comprehensive solutions across all product control categories—from engineering controls to personal protective equipment—ensuring welders and nearby workers are protected from hazardous welding fume exposure.

AWS is the exclusive agent for globally leading brands including Speedglas, Translas, Nederman, Plymovent, and 3M.

Our product portfolio includes:

Welding Helmets with Integrated Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR)

On-Gun Fume Extraction Systems

Hooded Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV)

Push-Pull & Diluter Systems

As a passionate advocate for welder safety, AWS has published numerous scientific studies, industry reports, and white papers that have helped shape national standards and workplace practices. In 2024, AWS played a pivotal role in the successful campaign to reduce the Workplace Exposure Standard (WES) for welding fume from 5mg/m³ to 1mg/m³— an achievement that marked a major milestone in occupational health legislation.

AWS’s commitment to innovation and education has been recognised with back-to-back Weld Australia Welding Excellence Awards for Health & Safety in Welding (2023 and 2024). Our research, including peer-reviewed studies on the effectiveness of welding fume product controls and ozone exposure mitigation, continues to inform best practices across the industry.

Whether you're seeking expert guidance, workplace assessments, or cutting-edge safety solutions, AWS is here to help you protect your team and meet compliance with confidence.

About AWS

Established in 1994, Apex Welding Safety (AWS) is Australia and New Zealand’s leading specialist in welding fume control products for welders. Built on the principles of the hierarchy of control, AWS
delivers comprehensive solutions across all product control categories—from engineering controls to personal protective equipment—ensuring welders and nearby workers are protected from hazardous
welding fume exposure.

AWS is the exclusive agent for globally leading brands including Speedglas, Translas, Nederman, Plymovent, and 3M. Our product portfolio includes:

Welding Helmets with Integrated Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR)

On-Gun Fume Extraction Systems

Hooded Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV)

Push-Pull & Diluter Systems

As a passionate advocate for welder safety, AWS has published numerous scientific studies, industry reports, and white papers that have helped shape national standards and workplace practices. In 2024, AWS played a pivotal role in the successful campaign to reduce the Workplace Exposure Standard (WES) for welding fume from 5mg/m³ to 1mg/m³— an achievement that marked a major milestone in occupational health legislation.

AWS’s commitment to innovation and education has been recognised with three consecutive Weld Australia Welding Excellence Awards for Health & Safety in Welding (2023, 2024 and 2025). Our research, including peer-reviewed studies on the effectiveness of welding fume product controls and ozone exposure mitigation, continues to inform best practices across the industry.

Whether you're seeking expert guidance, workplace assessments, or cutting-edge safety solutions, AWS is here to help you protect your team and meet compliance with confidence.