Risks for the welder due to fumes and gases

There is a need for professional welders in a large number of occupational sectors, such as automotive workshops, the shipping industry, the petrochemical industry and other sectors associated with the construction of metal structures and construction.

The profession of welder is associated with different risks which require professionals to be properly equipped with adequate protective systems, which are essential to avoid the possibility of an accident which, in the most serious cases, may even lead to death.

The company must ensure that each worker receives adequate training on the measures to be taken to increase their safety.

Furthermore, in addition to the risks inherent in the welding activity, a worker may be exposed to many other hazards, such as welding work in height or those that take place in confined spaces.

Exposure to chemical contaminants, a serious risk to the welder

When we think of the work of a welder and the risks involved, the first thing that comes to mind are accidents involving machinery or burns.

In carrying out this type of work, the welder is exposed to the inhalation of fumes and gases which are originated by the material used and which remain in the working environment.

It is very important that these gases are not inhaled by the worker, as this could lead to poisoning and other diseases.

For this reason, it is necessary to ensure that an adequate ventilation system acts directly on the source of pollution in a facility and that the professional has the necessary equipment Personal protective equipment, as is the case with self-filtering masks (with minimum protection FFP2) and other, of circular cross-section, which will minimize the risk that the welder may suffer any kind of health problem.

In the field of welding, as in any work sector, it is important to assess the different risks inherent in the activity and the working environment in which it is carried out, thus taking the necessary measures to ensure safety.