What is Metal Fume Fever and How Can I Prevent It?
Can you recognize the signs and symptoms of Metal Fume Fever? Metal Fume Fever (MFF) is an occupational hazard where the inhalation of zinc oxide smoke causes welders to feel ill. It is more dangerous in welders with heart and lung conditions or multiple exposures. Prevention starts with regular testing of the air on the…
Can Welding Hurt Your Dog’s Eyes?
Your dog is your best friend and constant companion. Always by your side whether sitting on the couch or driving to the store. But is it safe to take your dog into the welding shop with you? There is common awareness around the need for eye protection for humans when welding to avoid damage to…
Are Welding Fumes Toxic?
The toxicity of welding fumes has been a matter of immense concern amongst welders, before inferring if they are indeed toxic, it will be essential to have a good grasp of their compositions and the mode of generation. Welding fumes refer to the solid metal suspended in the air which forms when vaporized metal condenses…
Are Welding Fumes Poisonous?
In the years I have spent fusing metals together in my workstation, the wispy white smoke produced during the welding process was something I was accustomed to. When subjected to a high heat, any material produces smoke on combustion; metals are no exception. In welding, metals are subjected to very high temperatures till they reach…
Is Welding Bad for Your Eyes?
One obvious concern with welding would be the possibility that the bright arc light could injure your eyes. It is true that without proper equipment and caution, welding can cause damage to your eyes ranging in severity from mild to serious. Wearing a welding mask should prevent eye damage. If you don’t make sure to…
Can Welding Cause Skin Cancer?
While іt іѕ wеll established thаt solar radiation саuѕеѕ mоѕt skin cancers, thеrе іѕ а significant risk thаt оthеr sources оf ultraviolet radiation, notably arc welding, саn contribute. Furthermore, ѕіnсе welding produces а mоrе intensive, shorter wavelength radiation, thеrе іѕ а possibility thаt bоth thе number аnd type оf cancers experienced bу welding operators wіll…