Apex Welding Safety Blog
NEW Welding Fume Extraction Solutions!
With the new AS/NZS ISO standards for welding fume extraction systems in place, and the upcoming December 2026 changes to the Workplace Exposure Limits, selecting the right fume extraction equipment h...
Breaking: Welding Glove Protection Standards Whitepaper!
Welding gloves play a critical role in shielding workers from the many hazards associated with welding. As a result, a series of key standards are implemented to ensure these gloves meet the requireme...
FREE Onsite Welding Fume Product Control Audit!
Australia's welding fume regulations are tightening dramatically from December 2026 - and businesses are expected to demonstrate the proper application of the hierarchy of control.
The shift f...
How are Welding Fume Regulations Changing in 2026?
On December 1st 2026, Australia will transition from Workplace Exposure Standards (WES) to Workplace Exposure Limits (WEL), with exposure levels for many substances found in welding fume set to decrea...
What is the new Welding Fume Extraction Standard?
As of March 2026, Australia and New Zealand have a new standard for welding fume extraction equipment. The ISO 21904 international standards have been adopted in Australia and New Zealand and publishe...
NEW WHITE PAPER: Welding Fume Regulation Changes
Australia has entered a period of significant regulatory tightening around welding fume exposure, and many workplaces will need to reassess how they manage welding fume. Our latest white paper, Weldin...
The SPATA Heat Welding Glove Range
As part of the next generation of market-leading welder’s PPE, AWS is proud to introduce a new series of SPATA Heat Welding Gloves to hold up to heavy-duty welding in the toughest environments.
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The SPATA TIG Welding Glove Range
To suit precision TIG welding, AWS have released a premium collection of SPATA TIG Welding Gloves that combine quality protection with enhanced dexterity, fit, and feel.
These gloves have been c...
AWS Launches Student Powered Air Program!
Get the PAPR Welding Helmet you REALLY Want!
The NEW Student Powered Air Program aims to educate future welders on the importance of using Welding Helmets with integrated Powered Air Purifying Re...
The Nederman GoMax Fume Eliminator has arrived!
Introducing the Nederman GoMax Fume Extraction System, blending compact power with maximum protection against welding fume and other workplace respiratory hazards.
The Nederman GoMax is fully...
There will be two types of welders reading this article. The first will think this is a joke. That no one could seriously believe that milk would be a suitable shield against a now known carcinogen. T...
With welding fume now confirmed as carcinogenic to humans, many welders and companies are changing their stance on welders’ respiratory protection. But what is the best welding respiratory protectio...