Welder, arc: international hazard datasheets on occupation
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Description
The datasheet provides an overview of what is dangerous about welding, including spills from liquid chemicals and inhalation of welding fumes, and introduces preventive measures. The datasheet alerts both the worker and the occupational safety and health professional about the relevant hazards at the workplace, and provides means of prevention for this specific occupation. The datasheet is designed to cover the range of hazards to which the worker may be exposed while performing the tasks typically associated with this occupation.
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Provider
Provider name (English)
International Labour Organization — ILO
Provider name (Original)
ILO
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Heating, Machining, or Welding Metal
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Dusts
Gases
Liquids
Nanoparticles (airborne liquids/solids including smoke or mist)
Hazard - health effects
Asthmagens
Asphyxiants
Toxic substances
Exposure route
Inhalation
Substance Description
Welding fumes - manganese, cadmium, shielding bases (argon, helium and carbon dioxide), chromium, nickel, steel and other metals
CAS Number
7439-96-5
7440-43-9
7738-94-5
7440-02-0
EC number
215-202-6
231-152-8
231-801-5
238-076-4
Prevention measures
Level 2. Technical measures, e.g. local exhaust ventilation
Level 3. Reducing / minimising the risk by personal measures (PPE)
Training / guidance
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
Guidance
Target group
Employers
Occupational health physician
Safety officers
Workers
Workers representatives