A worker welds a bucket in an equipment shop. He completes his task and pushes his face shield and glasses above his eyes to more clearly observe the work. Afterward, he strikes an arc to continue, ...

Yuna Rapoport, M.D., an ophthalmologist specializing in cornea, refractive, and cataract surgery at Manhattan Eye in New York City, says unprotected welding can essentially cause an acute burn to the ...

While workers performing electric arc welding are subject to hazards related to the inhalation of toxic fumes, eye hazards, burns, or fires, the most potentially perilous hazard they face is ...

Welders face a number of work-related hazards daily, from harmful bright light to burns from molten metals. To ensure safety in the workplace, both the employers and employees need to recognize the ...

An arc flash is a sudden discharge of energy, connecting a component with the ground or another voltage phase in the same system through the air. This discharge can result from loose connections, ...

The welding arc creates extreme temperatures and may pose a significant fire and explosion hazard if safe practices are not followed. Safety is a critical consideration for any welding project. Arc ...

An arc flash occurs due to a phase-to-ground or phase-to-phase short circuit. The extreme heat, light, and pressure blasts associated with these events make it necessary to take precautions when ...

Every day, an estimated five to 10 arc flash incidents occur and more than 2,000 people are hospitalized each year, according to The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). With arc flash and ...