Welding is so common across industries that its hazards are easy to overlook. Most professionals already understand the need for eye protection and burn prevention, but gas hazards deserve attention, too. Welding fume safety is an essential, if less evident, part of workshop safety.
All major welding types — arc, tungsten inert gas (TIG) and metal inert gas (MIG) — can produce hazardous fumes. Any welding operation must recognize this hazard and minimize its effects.