Welding professionals are critical to a wide variety of industries, from the automotive and transportation industries to aerospace, manufacturing, construction and more. At times, no matter the industry where the job is performed, the perils of the occupation can also be quite dangerous. According to OSHA, welding, cutting and brazing activities pose health and safety risks to more than half a million workers in the United States. The risk from fatal injuries alone is more than four deaths per thousand workers over a working lifetime.
Fortunately, following proper safety protocols can drastically improve workplace safety for welders and others on a job site. But for welders who are dealing with a myriad of job responsibilities and daily pressures, it can be easy to forget or forgo these safety practices.