This presentation explores the often-overlooked risks associated with welding fume exposure and the impact they have on worker health, industry retention, and the future of the welding profession. Duncan Beaumont discusses common misconceptions surrounding welding fumes, the long-term effects of exposure, and practical strategies for creating safer, cleaner work environments.

Duncan Beaumont
President
Fume Free Canada 

Welding Industry Day June 2026

Welding Industry Day June 2026

High Deposition Subarc Through Resistive Heating

Boosting Productivity with High-Deposition Submerged Arc Welding Through Resistive Wire Heating

Industrial Applications of Handheld Laser Beam Welding for Military-Grade Aerospace Titanium and Nickel Based Alloy

Handheld Laser Beam Welding for Aerospace and High-Performance Alloys: Applications, Standards, and Qualification Requirements

Microwelding of NiTi Alloys for Medical Device Applications

Microwelding of NiTi Alloys for Medical Device Applications: Advancing Dissimilar Metal Joining for Biomedical Devices

Reassessing Weld Repair Limits: Mechanical Performance of DH36 Steel Under Repeated Heat Cycles

Evaluating the Effects of Repeated Weld Repairs on DH36 Steel Performance and Structural Integrity

Duncan Beaumont

Revolutionizing Welding Excellence: Automated Technologies and Intelligent Fume Extraction Systems

Automated Welding Technologies play a pivotal role in elevating the precision, safety, and environmental sustainability of welding processes.

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Submerged Arc Welding Considerations for Canadian Shipbuilding for Polar Conditions

Optimizing One-Sided Submerged Arc Welding for Canada's Next Generation of Polar-Class Vessels

The Future of Plate Cutting is Here — Are You Ready?

The Future of Plate Cutting: Advancing Productivity and Precision with Fiber Laser Technology

CSA W47.1: 2025 Edition Changes

Understanding the Key Changes to CSA W47.1:2025

CWB Learning Resources Advancing Welding Education

Presented by Cody Vigeant (CWB Group) during Welding Industry Day- February 11th, 2026