Welder’s lung, sometimes referred to as silver polisher’s lung or siderosis, is a type of lung disease which was caused by inhaling some iron particles, either through fumes or dust. This kind of ailment is in the form of pneumoconiosis, … Read More
MIG welding is indeed a very renowned type of welding. Also, it can be an extremely safe type of welding when safety precautions are followed. This type of welding makes a lot of heat and a lot of light as … Read More
Are you a welder and want to know if welding fumes can make you sick or causes various medical issues? The IARC or International Agency for Research on Cancer re-classification of welding fumes from welding as a Class One … Read More
When a metal is heated above the boiling point, fumes are formed. They are a mixture of fluorides, metallic oxides, silicates, and other harmful contaminants.
With countless studies, welding fumes are considered carcinogenic. In the 1970s, they were believed to … Read More
There are hundreds of thousands of welders in the US. The employment market is also projected to grow up to 5.6% in 2026, according to experts.
Currently, welding as a profession has a high demand. Various sectors, including structural metals, … Read More
During welding operations, toxic metal fumes called welding fumes are produced. Depending on the used metals for welding, these metal fumes come with varying compositions. For such reason, they contain a number of contaminants that can cause serious health problems.… Read More
In welding, two materials are joined together by melting a metal workpiece and a filler. As a result, a strong joint is formed. However, the welding process causes visible smoke production that contains hazardous gas by-products and metal fumes. Anyone … Read More
Welding fumes are small particles formed if vaporized metal quickly condenses in the air. Usually, they are not seen by your naked eye, but they can create a collective visible plume. Welding fumes can have negative effects on your health. … Read More
Welding fume is a dangerous substance that can cause serious respiratory problems. In the US alone, 200,000 welders are exposed to it every day, and many of them suffer from lung and respiratory diseases. That’s why welders are sometimes required … Read More
