Risks in Welding

Welders are in an occupational group that is exposed to different types of risks, such as:

In some conditions, gases emitted by some electrodes and the vapors given off during welding some metals can cause harm by inhalation to welders, from simple nasal irritation to a permanent problem in the respiratory system.

Electrical shock is one of the main dangers to which a welder is exposed, since welders have contact with an electrical current. This current can discharge and cause a violent reaction that in some cases is benign and in others mortal.

 

Leaving the equipment on when it is not in use, not using gloves while handling the equipment, or standing in water while using equipment are the main reasons that a discharge or electrical shock could occur.

The welder, for example, may suffer some bumps and scrapes while assembling metal sections. The main cause of these accidents is the lack of attention to the operation being performed.

When materials are attached to each other, they vibrate and release energy, producing noise. The main sources of noise in welding are: hammering, grinding or polishing of metal sheets and plates, operation of high-pressure torches, among others.

When an electric arc is viewed without adequate protection, the user is likely to suffer a daze. The effects of glare occur after several hours. Symptoms include burning and irritation of the eyes, which is painful or uncomfortable if the eyes are either closed or open.

Electric arc welding produces rays of 6,000°, which leads to the formation of infrared and ultraviolet rays that can cause severe skin burns. Sparks, hot metal particles and flakes are violently hot and can cause injury.

 

Failure to wear long sleeves, and using the equipment without proper protection, are the main causes of skin burns.

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