Safety First: Best Practices for Handling Heavy Weldments

For new welders and welding students, the transition from learning how to run a straight bead to performing fit-up and fabrication work introduces a whole new set of challenges. Heavy weldments and oversized components require additional considerations before welding begins. Knowing how to assess the weight, plan the movement, and use the right equipment is just as important as the weld itself. Gaining proper access to weld joints often requires moving or repositioning the weldment, whether to reach inside corners,..