Welding Safety

In the United States alone there are over 500,000 workers involved in some form of welding, cutting or brazing work. These are hazardous activities which can pose a combination of both safety and health risks for employees. Welding is an important part of the manufacturing process of many consumer and industrial goods. The contents of this program include: What is hot work - Types of welding - Types of cutting - Welding Hazards - Protective Measures - Ventilation Requirements - Welding in Confined Spaces - Basic Safety Guidelines. This training program will take a closer look at some major safety and health related issues surrounding welding, cutting and brazing.

[@linearstream3584]

I'd like to make a correction, when the narrator said the weld would be as strong as the material being joined, usually the weld is stronger then the material itself

[@trespire]

Why would we need mechanical ventilation when welding / cutting stainless steel ? Is it because of the chrome or the nickel on the alloy ?

[@Joy-wl1yk]

Hexavalent Chromium in the metal itself is toxic when heated. Respirators should be worn by the welder and personnel working with the welder.

[@jovanni_orb5116]

old?

[@jyro2731]

freakin weld off