Health Factors in Welding Operations

(16 min.) This program discusses the general safety and health hazard associated with welding and cutting; and examines hazards and controls specific to toxic fuel gas welding, cutting, and arc welding.

Topics included in this safety video are: chemical agents commonly encountered in welding, physical agents, fumes generated during welding, eye injuries, skin conditions, hearing loss, reduced muscle power and pain in the shoulders, fire hazards caused by welding and cutting, burning process, compressed gas cylinders, and arc welding.

Program comes with a CD-ROM of written materials, including test questions and answers. English title also includes PowerPoint presentation.