No Images? Click here The Gas & Welding InsiderDecember 5, 2016 Hurry, Holiday Sale ends December 31, 2016! Learn more about each sale product by clicking on the product logos below. Dale Oxygen Supplies Helium for 2nd Annual Hometown Parade and Light Up Night Last year, the Discover Downtown Johnstown Partnership, along with many local businesses put on the 1st annual Hometown Christmas Parade and Light Up Night in an effort to bring back the holiday spirit that once was throughout downtown Johnstown's central park. It was such a success last year, they decided to continue their efforts this year and create more excitement and attractions. This year's crowd was much bigger than last year, bringing in thousands of people. As a local small business in downtown Johnstown, Dale Oxygen was honored to supply the helium and technical assistance for the balloons and floats at Johnstown's 2nd annual Hometown Christmas Parade and Light Up Night which took place on Friday, November 18th. A lot of hard work was put into revamping the holiday decorations on the streets, as well as the holiday village in central park. The main attraction is the lighting of the Christmas tree, which is 36 feet tall and has 72,000 lights with 16 computer-programmable animations, coinciding with Christmas music. The community really came together this year. Many local downtown businesses decorated their storefronts, and local vendors supplied hot beverages and light refreshments. Happy Holidays from Dale Oxygen!Holiday Hours Saturday, December 24th - CLOSED Saturday, December 31st - 8am to Noon 8 Best Practices for Weld Fume Management 1. Source capture, which captures and removes contaminants at their source before they reach a worker's breathing zone, is the preferred method of weld fume extraction. To get the very best results, make sure the capture velocity is sufficient to pull the fume away from the operator's breathing zone. Following proper welding procedures and avoiding overwelding also helps reduce the amount of fume generated, so there is less that must be removed by the fume extraction system in the first place. 2. Proper positioning of the fume extraction arm is key to the effectiveness of the system. The hood must be positioned properly so it's pulling the fume away from the worker's breathing zone. 3. Limiting cross ventilation and employing proper body positioning can help the fume extraction arm work in the most effective manner, and proper employee training can help minimize exposure to the weld fume path. Limiting cross ventilation helps minimize interference with the capture of the fume, lessening the opportunity for the fume to be blown back at the welding operator or at other workers nearby. 4. Fume extraction system maintenance is an important part of saving time and money, ensuring the system works to its fullest capacity and helping create a safer environment. There are many types of filters available, and choosing the appropriate filter can help optimize fume collection. 5. Choosing the right respirator is critical. OSHA has identified two major types of respirators: air-purifying and atmosphere-supplying. Air-purifying respirators have filters and remove contaminants from the air by filtering them prior to reaching the welding operator. Atmosphere-supplying respirators provide clean air from an uncontaminated source. Proper selection depends on the work environment, as well as the actual exposure levels to regulates metals. 6. Having the proper documentation for respirators is a critical part of maintaining OSHA compliance. For mandatory use, the written plan must include respirator selection. For voluntary use, the plan requires medical evaluations, and established schedules for cleaning, storage and maintenance. 7. Respirator inspection, prior to usage, is an important step that can help ensure the worker is fully protected. Employees should understand the proper selection of respirators; the consequences of improper fit, usage or maintenance; the proper procedures for maintenance and storage; and how to use the respirator effectively in emergency situations. 8. Proper procedures for respirator maintenance and storage are also important. If the respirator filter becomes damaged, a welding operator detects breathing resistance, or in some cases, battery life quickly diminishes, it is best to check the respirator's filter assembly and change filters if needed. Elaine Mae Grove is Dale Oxygen's Administrative Assistant. In January, she will have been with the company for 19 loyal years. Elaine's primary responsibilities entail: accounts payable, credit card portfolio management, assisting the Dale Oxygen sales team with customer contract management, oversight of inventory price files, and general account pricing. Elaine's keen eye for detail is what makes her a valuable asset to Dale Oxygen's administrative team. She believes this comes from her days as an x-ray technician in the early '70s. Outside of the office, Elaine enjoys cooking, air hockey, and listening to music. She states, "I love music of all kinds; I remember listening to Tchaikovsky's 'Sleeping Beauty' ballet on record when I was about 5 years old. I would play it over and over. But I love R&B, pop, and pretty much anything as long as it's good." Dale Oxygen, Inc. Locations #1 Source for Gas and Welding Supplies for Over 75 Years! |