What are the risks in the welder’s position?

There are risks at the welder’s position:

  • Welding smoke

The most characteristic of the welder is welding smoke. It is a special type of smoke because it contains substances and chemical compounds and solid particles of various origins. After entering the body, the components of smoke react and cause negative health effects.

The composition of welding smoke is extremely „rich”. The constant components are:

  • metals: aluminium, cadmium, chromium, copper, iron, lead, manganese, magnesium, molybdenum, nickel, titanium, zinc, beryllium
    • gases: carbon monoxide and dioxide, nitrogen oxides, ozone, chemical compounds forming part of protective screens, e.g. argon, helium.
    • other components of welding smoke: fluorides, silicon, phenols, formaldehyde and other organic compounds and even asbestos.
  • Radiation

Most often these are ultraviolet, visible and infrared radiation. This poses a serious threat to the sight of the welder, but not only. Radiation, in particular UV, has a negative effect on the worker’s skin and can even lead to tumors.

  • Other

Electromagnetic field, noise, vibration, high temperature and other hazards from other machinery or processes in the plant. The welder often does work in unnatural positions. So there is a high risk of injuries to the musculoskeletal system. The use of inoperable equipment may result in electric shock. Incorrectly prepared work station, in turn, may pose a risk of fire. Much depends on the place of work and the type of welded elements. In extremely difficult conditions, the welder is exposed to severe burns to the body and even to death.

Source: https://bhpodpodszewki.pl/wszystko-o-spawaczu/

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