{"id":6203,"date":"2014-06-18T13:25:03","date_gmt":"2014-06-18T20:25:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.arc-zone.com\/blog\/joewelder\/?p=6203"},"modified":"2014-06-18T13:25:03","modified_gmt":"2014-06-18T20:25:03","slug":"respiratory-welding-safety-basics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/joewelder\/2014\/06\/18\/respiratory-welding-safety-basics\/","title":{"rendered":"Respiratory Welding Safety Basics"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Arc-Zone's<\/a>
Arc-Zone’s Joanie knows the importance of good respiratory welding safety!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It\u2019s something we all do without thinking about it most of the time:\u00a0 breathing.\u00a0 In fact, breath is the life force of the human body, it keeps our muscles working and our brains thinking. \u00a0In other words, breathing is really important and respiratory welding safety<\/a> should be an integral part of your shop\u2019s welding safety plan.<\/span><\/p>\n

Welding Fume<\/h2>\n

Welding fume actually includes small particles of metal oxides and other compounds that are released during the welding process.\u00a0 The specific ingredients varies depending on the welding process, the base metal, the filler rod, the tungsten electrode, any surface coatings, not to mention any contaminants and the type of shield gas utilized.\u00a0 You may be exposing yourself to carbon monoxide, ozone, nitrogen oxide, and\/or gaseous fluoride and phosgene.<\/p>\n

Immediate health effects from breathing welding fume range from eye\/nose\/throat irritation to dizziness and nausea. Long-term exposure can result in lung damage, organ damage, nervous system damage, and even cancer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s only recently that the industry has really recognized the respiratory safety hazard in welding, and several manufacturers have stepped up to provide equipment to protect welders.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Welding Respiratory Safety Products<\/h2>\n

Obviously there are welding safety solutions such as ventilation and exhaust systems for your shop.\u00a0 There are even mobile ventilation systems.\u00a0 But these aren’t always feasible depending on your individual welding application.<\/p>\n

\"https:\/\/www.arc-zone.com\/azc-scip\/Miller.Half-Mask_Respirator.ML00894.jpg\"<\/a>
Half Mask Respirator from Miller<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

One of the products we like here at Arc-Zone is the Half Mask Respirator from the folks at Miller. It is a reusable and fits under most helmets<\/a>. The Half Mask Respirator filters 99.97% of airborne particulates and is made of medical grade materials that are odor free, non-allergenic, latex, and silicone free.<\/span><\/p>\n

Arc-Zone\u2019s Joanie (pictured above) says, \u201cI use it all the time and LOVE it.\u00a0 It fits nicely under my Miller Digital Elite Helmet.\u00a0 The replaceable cartridges are easy to install and not too pricey.\u201d \u00a0<\/span>In fact, the half mask is only $28 and replacement filters are $11 each.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"PAPR<\/a>
PAPR Respiratory Welding Safety System<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For a more robust (and yes, pricier) respiratory safety system, we also offer the PAPR System from Miller which includes a light-weight, high-efficiency respirator with the top-of-the-line Titanium series auto-darkening welding helmet.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

For More Information about Welding Respiratory Safety:<\/h2>\n

Read \u201cControlling Hazardous Fume and Gases during Welding (.pdf)\u201d<\/a> from OSHA<\/span><\/p>\n

And\u00a0<\/span>\u201cFumes and Gases\u201d,\u00a0<\/span>\u201cChromium and Nickel in Welding Fume\u201d, and\u00a0<\/span>\u201cRespiratory Protection Basics for Welding Operations\u201d (<\/span>and much more)\u00a0from the American Welding Society’s collection of fact sheets<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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