Working on the welding machine all day is a huge burden. Due to the changing light conditions and the high UV radiation, the eyes quickly get tired. The welding smoke also helps that the concentration begins to suffer after four hours at the latest. There is also the risk of "flashing" through the arc - and not to forget the reddening of the skin and burns when welding aluminum if the neck seal of the welding jacket is not properly closed.
A welder must constantly look into the arc to control the weld pool. The eyes are exposed to ultraviolet radiation, infrared radiation and visible light rays, which are harmful to health in high concentrations. Reliable eye protection is therefore particularly important - either with a hand shield or a fully automatic welding helmet from Helmet Adviser. The second variant is much more comfortable because the welder has both hands free.
EYES BLASHED WHEN WELDING
Everyone knows the uncomfortable feeling of looking directly into the sun. It is similar with the arc - however, the radiation is much stronger here. A short eye contact with the arc is usually not a problem: the eye is blinded but does not take any damage and recovers quickly. However, anyone who looks into the arc several times or for a longer period of time permanently damages his eyes - this is called "flashing". When this effect occurs and how long it takes for the eye to regenerate from it cannot be clearly stated. The complaints usually go away after 24 to 48 hours without long-term consequential damage.
Welders often describe the painful feeling of flashing like a "welder's eye": those affected are extremely sensitive to light and prefer to keep their eyes closed. An antibacterial ointment from the pharmacy usually helps very effectively to relieve the pain. Cold compresses are also recommended to cool the eye.
EYE PROTECTION - NO FLASHED EYES
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR EYES FROM THE ARCA welder must constantly look into the arc to control the weld pool. The eyes are exposed to ultraviolet radiation, infrared radiation and visible light rays, which are harmful to health in high concentrations. Reliable eye protection is therefore particularly important - either with a hand shield or a fully automatic welding helmet from Helmet Adviser. The second variant is much more comfortable because the welder has both hands free.
EYES BLASHED WHEN WELDING
Everyone knows the uncomfortable feeling of looking directly into the sun. It is similar with the arc - however, the radiation is much stronger here. A short eye contact with the arc is usually not a problem: the eye is blinded but does not take any damage and recovers quickly. However, anyone who looks into the arc several times or for a longer period of time permanently damages his eyes - this is called "flashing". When this effect occurs and how long it takes for the eye to regenerate from it cannot be clearly stated. The complaints usually go away after 24 to 48 hours without long-term consequential damage.
Welders often describe the painful feeling of flashing like a "welder's eye": those affected are extremely sensitive to light and prefer to keep their eyes closed. An antibacterial ointment from the pharmacy usually helps very effectively to relieve the pain. Cold compresses are also recommended to cool the eye.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION - PROTECTED FROM WELDING SMOKE
HEALTH RISK WELDING SMOKE
Welding smoke is a mixture of gases and small particles that are inhaled through the mouth and nose and can penetrate deep into the lungs. In total there are more than 40 different substances in the welding smoke. These come from the processed material itself, from the additives or from coatings such as paints and coatings. Among other things, they can lead to breathing difficulties or change the genome in such a way that diseases result from it.
How to protect yourself from welding smoke:
- STATIONARY
Stationary suction device at the work table.
- SUCTION
Mobile suction system in connection with suction device on the burner head.
- AIR FILTER
Fresh air supply and air filter system in the welding helmet.
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