I want to weld some galvanized steel but before I do what precautions to I need to take account for so that I don't get metal fume fever. What are the OSHA regulations that I need to go by? Any information will be great. Thanks for your time.
2006-07-31 04:28:55 · 9 answers · asked by Horns 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Here are some precautions to take:
Prevention of metal fume fever in workers who are at potential risk (such as welders) involves avoidance of direct contact with potentially toxic fumes, improved engineering controls (exhaust ventilation systems), personal protective equipment (respirators), and education of workers regarding the features of the syndrome itself and proactive measures which can be taken to prevent its development.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_fume_fever
Here are the OSHA regulations covering metal fume fever:
http://www.osha.gov/dts/chemicalsampling/data/CH_250200.html
2006-07-31 04:32:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Welding Galvanized Steel
2016-10-03 11:22:16 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you always need to wear a mask when welding. Try one that incorporates a respirator. If welding is not taking place out doors, OSHA regulates specific requirements for AIR VENTILATION in welding rooms. Make sure you have an adequate ventilation fan moving air to the outside in any welding room.
2006-07-31 04:32:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a very dangerous thing to do. The first (and last) time that I did this it felt like it chemically burnt the back of my throat. I couldn't talk very well for about 2 days. I know people who have become a lot sicker than that over it.
I found this pdf file that you might find helpful. It talks about procedures and ventalation. It also gives a list of companies to contact about masks and hoods.
2006-07-31 04:37:51 · answer #4 · answered by nobodysangel_nobodysfool 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
very very well ventilated area, with fans would be best, if you have access to supplied air even better. I'ma medic and have had several welders inhale the fumes. the worst was a guy working on those fence post for chain link fences.
2006-07-31 04:34:09 · answer #5 · answered by jeff s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Galvanized steel fumes are toxic. You need a fresh air supply...
2006-07-31 04:33:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was a welder for many years and nothing happened except my head shrunk quite a bit
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2006-07-31 04:32:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the navy we were taught to drink milk b4 welding galv. and you won't get sick Dan
2006-07-31 05:00:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are feeling sick from the sianid gas posioning. you can drank sweet milk and it will help.
2006-07-31 05:20:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋