Change in Enforcement for Mild Steel Welding Fume The HSE (Health and Safety Executive) have released a new Safety Alert announcing a change in enforcement expectations for mild steel welding fumes. This comes following new scientific evidence suggesting exposure to all welding fumes, including mild steel welding fumes, can cause…
Staying ahead of the game and keeping our customers welding is key to our business. When Rapid and RentArc joined forces, we knew it was a solid move and one that would enable us to offer a complete service to our customers. The move has paid off, with RentArc operating…
But you should, given that the new Optrel Crystal welding helmet offers a practically unclouded, clear view of your working environment. With an incredibly low Shade 2 light state and almost perfect colour spectrum of the CLT2.0, for the first time, welders have the ability to see what is really…
Electrical InspectionsTo conform with PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998) welding machines are required to be electrically inspected annually. This is not a PAT test as this is not thorough enough, a machine can pass a PAT test and still be dangerous to use. All electrical testing is to BS…
Not too sure which helmet is right for you? Check out this buying guide to help you choose! One of the most essential pieces of equipment when welding is a welding helmet. The welding helmet plays multiple health and safety roles during the welding process. The correct helmet should provide complete…
There’s been an exciting and deserved ‘tick in the box’ for Fronius UK Ltd’s fantastic TransSteel 2200 Multi-purpose Welding System. Selected for the Red Dot Design Award and the Plus X Award “Best Product of the Year 2018” in the Tools Category, the TransSteel 2200 is also one of Rapid Welding’s Best Sellers! This exciting product…
This coming weekend is set to be another big challenge for Rapid Welding’s Business Manager, Marianne Edwards. Back in May, Marianne took part in another Ultra Challenge series event. The 50 km walk around the Isle of Wight – a feat Marianne and fellow walker, Jane Griffin, accomplished in 9…
Let’s face it, clean air is something most of us take for granted, and sometimes we forget how vitally important it is in industries such as welding, construction and engineering, where invisible air pollutants like welding fumes, dust and oil mist can have very serious implications on our health following…