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December 2015
Better Optics,
Better Welds - New 4C Lens Technology
It's
time to see things differently! Our exclusive new 4C™ lens technology
upgrade to the VIKING™ welding helmets provides a filtering lens with the
clearest view of the welding puddle on the market today. This new
technology reduces eye strain by minimizing the traditional green coloring
in the helmet view screen in both active and inactive states. Available on
the 1840, 2450 and 3350 series helmets. MORE
One Glove Does
the Job for Rigging and Welding
Many
employees of large-scale manufacturers are involved in both rigging and
welding functions, requiring them to switch between gloves that are
purpose-built for each function. One major U.S. shipbuilder saw the
inherent waste and potential safety issues with this practice and asked
Lincoln Electric to help. MORE
Bracing
for Winter Work Conditions
Harsh,
winter weather presents all sorts of challenges - commuting on icy roads,
frozen water pipes, having to shovel a car out of a snow bank, and
temperamental furnaces, just to name a few. However, says Construction Dive, the
construction industry has its own special set of cold weather-related
problems, ranging from some minor inconveniences to life-threatening risks.
MORE
Inmates
Get Second Chance; Learn Construction Skills
As
reported by CBS Denver,
Habitat for Humanity and the Colorado Department of Corrections are making
the most out of their unique partnership. Inmates can volunteer on home
build sites and get classroom instruction to hone their construction
skills. Once they complete the program, inmates can get certified by the
state and become valuable prospects in the construction industry. MORE
Encouraging
Women to Apply for Jobs in Construction
According to the San
Gabriel Valley Tribune, with five concurrent rail projects
under construction and thousands of jobs to fill, the Los Angeles County
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is actively recruiting women
to work as everything from carpenters and plumbers to electricians and
operating engineers. Federal guidelines say each project should have 6.9 percent
women. While some Metro projects are near that, others have less than 1
percent. MORE
How
Much Do Construction Workers Make?
Construction
is big business on Staten Island, says the Staten Island Advance. Only health care
and retail employ more people in the borough than the construction
industry, which accounts for nearly 9 percent of all private-sector jobs
there. MORE
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