Safety

Welding is one of the most hazardous professions out there. Even one mistake can cost you a life. Of course, this is in the worst-case scenario.

However, even if everything goes well, doing welding daily involves many hidden dangers that can be the cause of various diseases, disorders, and problems with health. 

That’s why it’s always better to know all these important aspects before you get down to work. Welding aluminum is especially dangerous and has its own peculiarities.

This is the reason we’ve put this guide on how to weld aluminum safely. Hopefully, it will help you minimize the risks. 

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As welding is a complex and hazardous occupation, every welder daily complies with certain safety standards. It concerns their equipment, clothing, and, of course, the rules of occupational health and safety.

Nevertheless, some risks are still common and may harm welders regardless of their will and uniform. In particular, it involves risks from welding fumes and gases. Let’s figure them out.

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Welding is a risky work that predetermines much caution. Welders who are daily involved in Stick, MIG, TIG, plasma cutting, and grinding, among others, may be easily exposed to UV/IR radiation and toxic fumes.

The danger especially comes from manganese fumes, as they may harm the breathing system, then the brain, and lead to many severe diseases, including Parkinson’s. Let’s briefly cover this phenomenon and figure out how to prevent manganese poisoning.

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