Welding Radiation Protection

June 2023
By: ANDREW SCHRANK, STACEY BLUNDELL, AND MICHAEL HALLOCK

Welders can be exposed to a variety of hazards, including heat, noise, vibration, falls, electrical shock, sparks, metal fumes, and radiation from the arc. The potential for exposure to hazardous radiation exists each time they weld and must be adequately controlled. The selection and proper use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is a vital component of exposure control. PPE selection should begin with a thorough understanding of the hazard and how exposure can occur. Once this is completed, PPE opt..

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