Over 60 feet under water, a student diver is practices welding in the south of France. Welders face hazards such as high water pressure and low visibility on the job.

Welding fumes and the danger of cancer. TONY BURKE reports on the new initiative to raise awareness among welders, GPs and employers. A welder at work in Bosch Thermotechnology in Clay Cross, ... Sign ...

A study by Curtin University has found 90 per cent of welders are being exposed to carcinogenic welding fumes, some at high levels. A public health expert and union official say the issue needs to ...