Risky Business: Manual Welding and Health
Even when every precaution is taken, manual welding presents many health risks. It can cause short and long term damage to the respiratory and central nervous systems, blood and kidneys. Welding rod fumes, for example, contain the neurotoxin, manganese, which is linked to Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative disease with no current cure.
Welders Are Exposed To:
- Noise
- Toxic gases
- Hazardous fumes and metal
- Extreme heat
- Ionizing radiation
- Ultraviolet and infrared radiation
Potential Health Risks of Manual Welding:
- Pulmonary Edema
- Bronchitis
- Asthma
- Pneumonia
- Emphysema
- Heart Disease
- Hearing Loss
- Reproductive Risks
- Stomach Ulcers
Robots Offer the Solution
Many industries are switching to robotic welders to protect the health of their workers. Welding robots protect lives, prevent accidents and disease, and save company money. They provide a safe and effective alternative to manual welding. Every robotic welding system is equipped with a complete safety system: ventilations systems remove harmful fumes and gases, shielding barriers protect operators from heat, splatter, radiation and noise.
