- Publisher: Fabricating & Metalworking
- Published: April 1, 2014
– Though the potential health problems from welding fume exposure can be significant, there are many and varied ways to reduce that risk to almost zero.
“A career in welding has higher-than-average health risks than other careers, but welders tend to know the dangers involved and plan for them. They wear gloves, specialized clothing and darkened helmets to protect from burns, debris and arc flash. That should cover things, right?
Not quite. …”