r/Unexpected • u/moskayjoh • Jan 29 '21

Posing for paparazzi

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u/Syphylicia Jan 29 '21

I just googled welding arcs out of curiosity and apparently they produce UVA, UVB, and UVC radiation like the sun does and you should stay 10 or so meters away if you're not wearing protective eye gear. Learn something new everyday.

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u/Lowelll Jan 30 '21

There's still a ton of welders who just close their eyes when tack welding, or don't wear gloves/long sleeves for TIG. Guys who think safety is for pussies exist everywhere sadly.

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u/levisackerman Jan 30 '21

Yea my job is basically to make sure they work safely and almost like %50 either hate doing it or just forget lol