Navigating Regulatory Changes in Welding: How nexAir Helps You Stay Compliant

As if fabrication workshops didn’t have enough to deal with, navigating regulatory changes has become increasingly challenging. From climate regulations to safety rules to quality control and documentation, it’s not uncommon to see even industry leaders with unlimited budgets struggle to stay ahead of the curve.

In this complex environment, nexAir can act as the ideal partner. Our high-quality welding supplies and equipment don’t just meet regulations, they set new standards of excellence. In this article, we’ll show you how our products help you avoid fines, and protect your business’s reputation.

Energy-Efficient Equipment and Supplies

Over the last couple of decades, climate concerns have assumed centerstage, with most countries — including the United States — aiming for a net-zero emissions future.

At nexAir, we’re committed to the same goal. Whether it’s by offering cutting-edge welding automation systems, or energy-efficient welding equipment, we’ve taken a pledge to help our clients reduce their carbon footprints.

All our gases are produced and mixed in state-of-the-art facilities with minimal impact to the environment, while our advanced welding equipment is designed to cut down waste and toxic byproducts. A combination of all these factors ensure our clients stay compliant with the ever-changing environmental regulations.

Expert KnowHow and Guidance

Welding standards and rules are vast, diverse, and dynamic. The American Welding Society alone, for instance, has 350 regulations for any professional operating within the U.S., which cover a wide range of processes, materials, and applications. Beyond that several other committees outline their own rules on how welders should operate.

For professionals who spend long hours working with steel and fire, it’s a lot of paperwork to keep track of. So why not rely on nexAir? Our experts are up to date on the latest regulations and are very willing to share their KnowHow with you, so your workshop is able to navigate complicated regulations and avoid hefty fines with ease.

Robust Monitoring and Documentation

All nexAir welding equipment — from automated welding tools to cylinders containing shielding gases — are able to monitor data in real time. Each tool is fitted with devices that collect a rich stream of data, which can be used to make better decisions, enhance the quality of welds, set smarter schedules, and reduce waste.

And that’s not all. These extensive records also allow companies to maintain documentation of all operations — including quality test results, maintenance schedules, or employee performance. Maintaining these records is both necessary for compliance and a task that’s extremely tricky without the right tools.

Meeting Top Safety Standards 

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has several rules about personal protective equipment (PPE) —  when it should be worn, what materials it should be made off, and how often it must be replaced, to name a few.

Simultaneously, OSHA also sets standards for working conditions to ensure that no professional is ever forced to operate in an unsafe environment.

On our e-commerce platform, nexAir NOW, you’ll find an entire catalog of safety gear designed specifically to meet these regulations. From OSHA-approved PPE to advanced gas leak detectors, we ensure our supplies keep welders safe from sparks, splatter, radiation, electric shocks, and several other dangers.

Experience nexAir’s Tailored Compliance Solutions

At the end of the day, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to compliance. Depending on the industry, fabrication workshops must follow a long list of safety protocols, meet dynamic environmental standards, and provide robust quality assurance.

That’s why, at nexAir we help our clients Forge Forward with solutions tailored to their workflow. This combined with our proactive approach to compliance, ensures we stay a step ahead of the changing regulations — and you stay on top of the paperwork.