University of Alberta Welder Fumes Study
Event Description
The Boilermakers have been working with a research team from the University of Alberta to monitor exposure to welding fumes and its health impacts on welders following welding. To ensure the study’s accuracy, having a balanced representation of both male and female welders is crucial.
If you are a female Journeyperson or Apprentice welder, we encourage you to register for one of the sessions in Calgary or Edmonton. Each participant will receive $40.00 from the U of A following the sampling collection.
The International Boilermakers Health and Safety Department will also provide:
- $100.00 per diem for each participating member.
- Travel of $0.67/ km is provided to each participant travelling any distance.
- Any participant that is travelling more than a 45km radius from the hall will have their hotel covered.
Your participation supports an initiative that will help improve the future health and well-being of Canadian skilled trades workers.
Click here to review FAQ and complete consent form.
Please email consent form with location preference to sconklin@boilermakers.ca to register.
Edmonton Welding Center
November 29th from 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Calgary Welding Center
November 19th from 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM