Welding Stainless Steel Dangers. With the current change in OSHAs Hexavalent Chromium standard to 5 micrograms per cubic meter the risk of exposing employees is not only real it can be potentially expensive. Recently I was visiting a fabrication studio and the employer told me that he was really concerned about his welders exposure to hex chrome.
This fact sheet discusses welding operations applicable OSHA standards and suggestions for protecting welders and. Increased cancer risk has been noted in occupations other than welding. First what exactly are these hazards.
Shield gases can displace oxygen.
Gases during Welding Welding joins materials together by melting a metal work piece along with a filler metal to form a strong joint. The following are the most common types of welding processes. So it is advisable to maintain proper heat input when welding stainless steel and mild steel. Welding fumes are a combination of various metals.