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John Tillman Company celebrates its 90 anniversary

March 22, 2018

Established in 1928, the John Tillman Company, with the support of North America’s largest distributor network, has grown to be the largest and most trusted brand of hand and body protection for welders and industrial workers. To think it all started 90 years ago, a humble welder from the oil fields of Southern California developed a new welding glove out of frustration with the gloves he was using.

New whitepaper from ISEA

What’s New? An Update on the State of Anti-Fog Eye and Face Protection, Technologies and Best Practices

January 23, 2018

Overview: Fog limits the effectiveness of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for eye and face protection. According to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), it is one of the three most significant barriers to their use, ahead of lack of comfort and fit and scratching. If lenses are fogged, people won’t wear them. If workers can’t see, they could have accidents.

Miller expands ClearLight™ lens technology to all digital welding helmets

Technology optimizes contrast and clarity in welding and light states, reducing eye strain

January 9, 2018

Miller Electric Mfg. Co., a leading worldwide manufacturer of arc welding equipment, is expanding its ClearLight Lens Technology to all digital welding helmets. ClearLight optimizes clarity for welding operators so they can produce better welds with less rework.

Follow the hazards control hierarchy to reduce welding risks

Back to basics

Wesley J. Maertz

December 13, 2017

There are more than 100 different ways to weld metals together. With so many different ways to weld, types of metals, and filler materials comes many hazards such as flying particles, harmful dust, smoke, fumes, heat and light radiation.

Control dust and fumes in metalworking and welding operations

Jon Ladwig

December 11, 2017

Metalworking facilities and welding shops must be diligent in controlling dust and fumes containing harmful metal particulate. Fortunately, there are proven controls to maintain a healthy work environment.

Reducing smoke & weld fume

How a metal fabricator improved air quality & reduced fire risk

Dan Croal

November 13, 2017

One manufacturing company implemented a new fume collection system to not only improve working conditions for its employees but to increase the overall efficiency and safety of their plant.

Miller announces WE BUILD™ VIP Experience sweepstakes

September 14, 2017

Miller Electric Mfg. Co. announces the WE BUILD VIP Experience sweepstakes to recognize the mutual appreciation between Miller and welders who use Miller® equipment. It’s the third and final giveaway in 2017 as part of the WE BUILD campaign, which honors the many ways that welding makes our world a better place.

ArcReach® technology now available on additional miller® engine-driven welder/generators

Remote control of the power source without a control cord expanded to Trailblazer® 325 machines and Big Blue® 600 Air Pak™, 800 Duo Pro and 800 Duo Air Pak models

August 2, 2017

Miller Electric Mfg. Co., a leading worldwide manufacturer of arc welding equipment, has expanded its ArcReach remote control technology to more engine-driven power sources in the Trailblazer and Big Blue families of products.

A Confined Space blog post

Fraser Shipyards: Playing “catch-up” kills workers

Jordan Barab

July 28, 2017

No matter how terrible an incident, no matter how many workers are injured or killed, there are a few constants you can always depend on.

Dropping the curtain: Guards and barricades help protect welders

David Schneider

June 1, 2017

Welders are generally well-versed in the face shields, ear plugs, respirators and protective clothing required by 29 CFR 1910, but the guards and barricades also required by this standard are often misunderstood and underutilized.