JANUARY 28, 2026—This fall, the Balfour Collegiate Welding Program qualified for a CWB (Canadian Welding Bureau) WeldSAFE™ grant and received 12 CWB WeldSAFE™ PPE kits. The average value of each kit is $1,200, amounting to a grand total of $14,400 of personal protective equipment.
Each high-quality PPE kit includes a top-of-the-line 3M Speedglas auto darkening welding helmet, respirator, safety glasses, earplugs, Lincoln Electric welding jacket, gloves and Weldready spats.
Balfour’s welding facility will also be provided with a complementary safety review this 2025-26 academic year. Once completed, the CWB consulting team will provide Balfour with an assessment of their facility and any recommendations that will help to improve safety and meet best practices in the welding shop. A copy of the safety review will also be forwarded to the school administration.
The Balfour Collegiate Welding Program members would like to express their gratitude to the CWB for this extremely generous donation that will greatly enhance student safety and enrich their learning environment.
