You know, one of those automotive shows where they show you the process of spiffing up the car.
When they weld stuff (i.e. the bright blue flames), can it actually damage your eyes even if it is on television only.
I know that you musn't look at a real live welding fire without protective glasses, but is it the same when you view it from a t.v.?
(I always look away when that stuff is happening on the T.V. but I'm just curious as to if it can do actual damage to the eyes).
2007-08-03 10:14:41 · 6 answers · asked by ♣ ♦ ♥ ♠ 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
No, it isn't the brightness that harms your eyes, it is the ultra violet rays from welding. A television screen does not reproduce ultra violet light so no worries.
2007-08-03 10:32:05 · answer #1 · answered by beth 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Arc welding emits serious ultraviolet light. What you have is retinal damage from that UV. DO NOT EXPOSE YOURSELF TO ANY MORE. TELL OTHERS OF THE HAZARD. 1] An optometrist merely measures for eyeglasses presciptions; an opthamologist is the doctor you need to see. And you do need to see one. 2] Welders must wear goggles for this reason. 3] OSHA absolutely REQUIRES the use of welding curtains to prevent what has happened. Whoever was doing the welding needs to be fined. 4] You have a clear case of a workplace injury, and are entitled to Workman's Comp coverage. 5] Do not skip work; go tell your boss what happened then go to an opthamologist ASAP. If your boss tries to say you cannot leave or you will be fired, just smile at him and say that you are sure he won't be saying that to the state inspectors. 6] Email me if you need more info or support. This injury is due to nothing short of criminal negligence.
2016-05-17 10:30:02 · answer #2 · answered by debora 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, can't hurt you to look at welding sparks on TV.. In real life it's MUCH diff though.. The welding arc is alot brighter and the arc is UV rays..
On TV the brightness and UV rays are filtered out
2007-08-03 10:31:23 · answer #3 · answered by chevyraceman_383 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Remember, the image is generated by your TV not a welder. You can also look at the sun on the TV. Just don't look at these in real-life.
2007-08-03 10:20:50 · answer #4 · answered by that'sBS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watching it on TV is a lot different than watching in person. If there was any real danger, do you think they'd show it on TV? I think not! Not with today's litigation-happy society!! Good luck
2007-08-03 10:19:34 · answer #5 · answered by Kiffin # 1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it cannot hurt you. The brightness that the actual arc has is reduced through the camera lens.
2007-08-03 10:20:10 · answer #6 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋