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2.4.3 Skin Hazard
Exposure to UV light can cause skin burns that are similar sunburns and will
increase a welder’s risk of skin cancer and accelerated signs of skin aging.
Depending on the intensity of the IR light, skin injuries can include thermal burns
or excessive dry skin.
Welding sparks can also cause burns.
Laser material processing can transfer a significant amount of energy into a part.
Parts can be extremely hot even after the welding (or cleaning) process is complete.
Parts of the torch can become hot during use. Ensure that the proper PPE is used
to protect against potential burns.
Take precautions to prevent skin damage by wearing protective clothing such as
laser and heat-resistant gloves, caps, leather apron and other laser-resistant and
heat-resistant clothing. Protective clothing must be sufficiently resistant to UV
radiation. Sleeves and collars should be buttoned.
WARNING
Welding and cleaning process - UV radiation
Damage to skin from exposure to UV-radiation produced during the welding (or
cleaning) process.
PPE must be worn during equipment operation.
Required PPE includes: (1) welding helmet over specified laser safety glasses, (2)
laser and heat resistant gloves, (3) laser and heat resistant clothing, and (4) laser
and heat resistant apron. Sleeves and collars should be buttoned.
WARNING
Welding process - High temperature
Severe skin burn from contact to hot surface or exposure to thermal radiation or
hot particles.
PPE must be worn during welding.
Required PPE includes: (1) welding helmet over specified laser safety glasses, (2)
laser and heat resistant gloves, (3) laser and heat resistant clothing, and (4) laser
and heat resistant apron. Sleeves and collars should be buttoned.
Avoid touching the welded part or the torch nozzle tip and/or tube, with unpro-
tected skin, immediately and shortly after laser emission.
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