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Safety Data Sheets

Eye Hazards

Eye injuries are one of the most common of all hazards encounter during welding and cutting. The can be caused by non-ionising radiation, foreign bodies, fumes and gases
All welding arcs produce radiation, but as the energy ranges in the arcs are limited only certain wavelengths are generated. This radiation is divided into three categories Ultraviolet (UV), Visible Light and Infrared (IR). Of these three UV is the most likely to cause injury because its effects are not noticed by any of the senses at the time of exposure and so the effects only become apparent sometime later.

Welders have a high incidence of eye injury due to foreign bodies, such as slag, spatter, sparks, dust and grit.

Particulate fumes and gases can irritate or damage the eye. It is known that conjunctivitis may be caused by dust or fume associated with welding.